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[Q] stock ICS Xperia Arc

hi,
is there anyway how i can re-install the stock Sony ICS firmware for my Xperia arc LT15i?
first i had CM9, and then i tried to install Ice Bean which went completely wrong, and now i cannot connect to my sd card, to reinstall CM9
it only shows the freeXperia logo, and i can enter the clockworkmod recovery but since i dont have the CM9 rom on the sd card, my phone is useless.
many thanks!
Riyge

Reflash a stock ftf with the flashtool, found by the power of sight in the guides and stickys.

XperienceD said:
Reflash a stock ftf with the flashtool, found by the power of sight in the guides and stickys.
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just do that

Or just run repair software with SEUS or PC Companion.
Sent from my LT15a using xda app-developers app

Riyge said:
hi,
is there anyway how i can re-install the stock Sony ICS firmware for my Xperia arc LT15i?
first i had CM9, and then i tried to install Ice Bean which went completely wrong, and now i cannot connect to my sd card, to reinstall CM9
it only shows the freeXperia logo, and i can enter the clockworkmod recovery but since i dont have the CM9 rom on the sd card, my phone is useless.
many thanks!
Riyge
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Well, if you have a card reader, mp3 player, alternate phone or anything with microSD slot, you could always use those as a medium to transfer your rom to the microSD card.
Another workaround is to reflash the stock sony rom via flashtool and the same procedure you used to flash custom roms/kernels
4.1.B.0.587 Generic Global World

Tiagra said:
just do that
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thanks, and where can i find this file? sorry, im new to rom flashing and all that stuff
Riyge

Riyge said:
thanks, and where can i find this file? sorry, im new to rom flashing and all that stuff
Riyge
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Look in the post above yours, and you will find the answer!

Destroyedbeauty said:
Look in the post above yours, and you will find the answer!
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those are 3 parts, can i just flash them after each other or something?
Riyge

Riyge said:
those are 3 parts, can i just flash them after each other or something?
Riyge
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Guess you haven't heard of split archives..
http://www.epforums.org/showthread.php?43519-How-to-extract-split-archives-using-WinRar-Tutorial

many thanks!
will i still have root access after i flash the .ftf file?

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239
Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957&page=68 (page 68, post 680).

StateOfMind1976 said:
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239
Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957&page=68 (page 68, post 680).
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thank you very much!

[Q] Upgrading from 4.0.2.A.0.42 to 4.1.B.0.587

I have a rooted 4.0.2.A.0.42. Can I safely upgrade to version 4.1.B.0.587 through PC Companion or do I need some preparations first?
Thanks!

no need of any preparations ,just flash a 4.1.B.0.587 via flashtool

Yes you can
But I can't remember about root if it will stay or it will dissapear. I think that it should stay.

Thanks everyone!
Just to make it clear, it worked and the root was kept!

Tiger198820 said:
Thanks everyone!
Just to make it clear, it worked and the root was kept!
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Do you using a flash tool or using pc companion? thx before

my Arc has been updated to 4.1.B.0.587. It's a bit lag.
What do u think about 4.1.B.0.587
p.s. My arc is unrooted.

pattihena said:
Do you using a flash tool or using pc companion? thx before
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Just PC Companion

[Q] Will i lose my root after sony update?

Helllo XDA-users
I have a rooted Sony Xperia S 6.1.A.0.452 with Bin4ry's method but after a time i became a sony update to 6.1.A.2.55 and i ask now if i update to this sonny build will i loose my root?

dominik07 said:
Helllo XDA-users
I have a rooted Sony Xperia S 6.1.A.0.452 with Bin4ry's method but after a time i became a sony update to 6.1.A.2.55 and i ask now if i update to this sonny build will i loose my root?
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Not 100% but I'm pretty sure you will. Bin4ry's root method doesn't work yet with the .55 firmware

dominik07 said:
Helllo XDA-users
I have a rooted Sony Xperia S 6.1.A.0.452 with Bin4ry's method but after a time i became a sony update to 6.1.A.2.55 and i ask now if i update to this sonny build will i loose my root?
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Deny that update, and wait for OTA update, OTA updates doesn't affect root.
It was like that with my old arc, with my wife's xperia S, and its like that with my Ion too.

AW: [Q] Will i lose my root after sony update?
Thank you very much for your help
So i have to wait till Bin4ry will update his root tool so that i can use it with my Sony Xperia S locked bootlader 6.1.A.2.55

if som1 would new if this tool comes out and can root 6.1.A.2.55 i would be very nice if he/she could tell me that

AFAIK the only method to root .55 was just bin4ry method done before updating..
so, you won't loose your root (as far as you don't wipe data/system)

dominik07 said:
if som1 would new if this tool comes out and can root 6.1.A.2.55 i would be very nice if he/she could tell me that
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I'd like if bin4ry updates his root method it was the best and easiest way I'll wait for his root method

dantistruct said:
I'd like if bin4ry updates his root method it was the best and easiest way I'll wait for his root method
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He can't. Sony fixed the exploit he was using which is why it doesn't work on newer firmwares.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL

Spectre51 said:
He can't. Sony fixed the exploit he was using which is why it doesn't work on newer firmwares.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
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Ok I Have verry same question and would appreciate one clear answer. If i rooted with Bina4ys method .50 stock rom, with no problems and am asked about upgrade to .55 OTA will it affect my root/change anything ? Is it save to go on I am looking for someone that did exactly the same thing rlly wouldnt like to loose root over this i always can flash cyanogenmod but until then am asking about .55, Thanks : )

Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133063
[Tool][Big Update][11.02.] Root-Toolbox for .55
Worked for me
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium

Kevin-0100 said:
Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133063
[Tool][Big Update][11.02.] Root-Toolbox for .55
Worked for me
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
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thanks but the trick is I have locked bootloader so wont work, i guess, the question si will OTA update to .55 take my superSU/root away.

Juntalisk said:
Ok I Have verry same question and would appreciate one clear answer. If i rooted with Bina4ys method .50 stock rom, with no problems and am asked about upgrade to .55 OTA will it affect my root/change anything ? Is it save to go on I am looking for someone that did exactly the same thing rlly wouldnt like to loose root over this i always can flash cyanogenmod but until then am asking about .55, Thanks : )
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OTA update should not lose root.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z

Spectre51 said:
OTA update should not lose root.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z
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Still as i noticed you're not sure, but thanks no fire in the forest. Will wait and see

Juntalisk said:
Still as i noticed you're not sure, but thanks no fire in the forest. Will wait and see
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I have not lost root anytime I did an OTA update. If you have made system file changes though OTA won't work.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z

How do I make it work though? I don't remember I made any changes, but my ota update just will not work. It keeps on saying "Could not install new software version. Try again."
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium

Josh.L.Wang said:
How do I make it work though? I don't remember I made any changes, but my ota update just will not work. It keeps on saying "Could not install new software version. Try again."
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
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Althou didnt try, try through sony update service software while connected via usb.
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Spectre51 said:
I have not lost root anytime I did an OTA update. If you have made system file changes though OTA won't work.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z
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Will def. try, but tell me one more thing if you can, if for instance will make backup via backup & restore in stock app of .50 and then will install .55 will i be able to come back in any case to .50 via this restore ? ?

Juntalisk said:
Althou didnt try, try through sony update service software while connected via usb.
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Will def. try, but tell me one more thing if you can, if for instance will make backup via backup & restore in stock app of .50 and then will install .55 will i be able to come back in any case to .50 via this restore ? ?
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SUS will remove root.
The backup & restore app will only put back apps and app data. You can always use flashtools to restore to .50
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z

Spectre51 said:
SUS will remove root.
The backup & restore app will only put back apps and app data. You can always use flashtools to restore to .50
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z
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Even with locked bootloader ? Thanks !

Juntalisk said:
Even with locked bootloader ? Thanks !
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Yes.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z

Spectre51 said:
Yes.
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Right now i'm on rooted 6.1.A.2.50 , and i just got the notification for the .55 update. But i can't update it over the phone , it says i should use PC companion. If i update over pc companion, will i lose root and the files that i deodexed?

[Q] [Help!] Stuck on sony logo and cannot boot into CWM

I couldn't find any threads that are helpful to me.. so i had to post a new one.
I have a Xperia arc with lock bootloader. I flashed the lt18i 4.1.B.0.587 one day and installed Xperia Ultimate HD. I decided to go back to stock rom because UHD didn't have the features I expected.. so i flashed the lt18i ftf again via flashtool.i rooted it and installed CWM. Everything works fine.
Then i tried to restore a backup that was made before i flashed lt18i firmware.( my phone was on lt15i 0.587 stock rom at that time)
I tried to restore it on LT18i firmware to have more free space and it actually succeeded. But when i reboot it to homescreen it's just keep saying "keypad force close". i thought it was because the backup was based on lt15i firmware and it's not compatible with 18i firmware...
so i flashed lt15i .587 firmware but i exclude system because i still wanted to have 420MB space and i thought i should do it in this way ( i didn't know if it works or not) unfortunately, i was wrong and the phone stuck on sony logo.
the story hasn't ended. I flashed the LT15i .587 firmware again and this time the phone booted successfully. I rooted and install CWM as i did before.. i rebooted my phone and when sony logo appeared i kept on pressing volume down key but it couldn't get into CWM and was stuck on sony logo.I had to pull out the battery . After that i booted my phone again without trying to get into CWM and it succeeded. So basically everything works fine except stuck on sony logo when i try to boot in CWM.
I need CWM for installing good mods and backup and all kinds of stuff but i couldn't work it out and couldn't find a thread about it. I don't wanna unlock bootloader as well. Please help !!
p.s sorry for bad English and the story seems too long and a bit confusing... i just wanna make it more detailed...

Dude, at the aame time youre flashing kernel. Thats the issue. Just flash lt18 ftf and stick with it. It should work fine. Dont revert back to a lt15 backup, because of kernel incompability.
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium

TheHaso said:
Dude, at the aame time youre flashing kernel. Thats the issue. Just flash lt18 ftf and stick with it. It should work fine. Dont revert back to a lt15 backup, because of kernel incompability.
actually i did that. I flashed the LT18i ftf again and rooted it and installed CWM as usual. But it didn't work..
Still thx for replying.
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danielozh said:
TheHaso said:
Dude, at the aame time youre flashing kernel. Thats the issue. Just flash lt18 ftf and stick with it. It should work fine. Dont revert back to a lt15 backup, because of kernel incompability.
actually i did that. I flashed the LT18i ftf again and rooted it and installed CWM as usual. But it didn't work..
Still thx for replying.
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Buddy no offense, may I know what prob you are currently facing? I could help you out, but am findin the post confusing
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danielozh said:
TheHaso said:
Dude, at the aame time youre flashing kernel. Thats the issue. Just flash lt18 ftf and stick with it. It should work fine. Dont revert back to a lt15 backup, because of kernel incompability.
actually i did that. I flashed the LT18i ftf again and rooted it and installed CWM as usual. But it didn't work..
Still thx for replying.
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Restore phone using Sony Update Service and install XParts.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
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gire.prasad said:
danielozh said:
Buddy no offense, may I know what prob you are currently facing? I could help you out, but am findin the post confusing
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i can't boot into CWM. when i try to get into CWM, it just stuck on sony logo forever. If i dont try to boot into CWM, then everything works fine.
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popthosegaskets said:
danielozh said:
Restore phone using Sony Update Service and install XParts.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
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I don't really think I know how to use SUS and i tried it but it just says no software update. And x-part doesn't work on my phone..i don't why.
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danielozh said:
popthosegaskets said:
I don't really think I know how to use SUS and i tried it but it just says no software update. And x-part doesn't work on my phone..i don't why.
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Usually they will ask you if you still want to restore your phone after that,
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popthosegaskets said:
danielozh said:
Usually they will ask you if you still want to restore your phone after that,
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still doesn't work...
can someone please help..?
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danielozh said:
popthosegaskets said:
still doesn't work...
can someone please help..?
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Your only option is Flashtool if SUS does not work...
Flash the ftf file again, wipe everything and tick the "no final verification" checkbox.
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popthosegaskets said:
danielozh said:
Your only option is Flashtool if SUS does not work...
Flash the ftf file again, wipe everything and tick the "no final verification" checkbox.
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Yes i did use flashtool and wipe everything and tick the checkbox. I rooted my phone and install CWM as i did before. It used to work but now it doesn't.
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danielozh said:
popthosegaskets said:
Yes i did use flashtool and wipe everything and tick the checkbox. I rooted my phone and install CWM as i did before. It used to work but now it doesn't.
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I have the same problem. Have you come up with a solution?
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magnifisa said:
danielozh said:
I have the same problem. Have you come up with a solution?
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No.... BTW,how did you get this problem?
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Please..I need help... cheers

danielozh said:
Please..I need help... cheers
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This is really a strange problem indeed! I had the same issue on LB! But mine dint go to CWM and booted directly into device! I tried all sorts of solutions but in vain! At last, I just flashed entirely from the beginning.
1. FTF (Format everything)
2. Root
3. Recovery
And everything is still fine after that!

Whatever you encounter when flashing custom Rom or mods
Go to flashtool and flash back the stock firmware and root and install again .
It always effective
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app

rt235130 said:
Whatever you encounter when flashing custom Rom or mods
Go to flashtool and flash back the stock firmware and root and install again .
It always effective
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app
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That's exactly what i've done.
I flash the LT18i 4.1.B.0.587 ftf( entire rom) and rooted my phone with E-root, install CWM with cmd... and it works fine if i don't try to boot into CWM. But if i press the volume down button repeatedly when sony logo appears, blue light turns on...the screen gets brighter, and then blue light disappears, and just stuck on it.

rt235130 said:
Whatever you encounter when flashing custom Rom or mods
Go to flashtool and flash back the stock firmware and root and install again .
It always effective
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app
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Well i did. but doesn't work.

danielozh said:
That's exactly what i've done.
I flash the LT18i 4.1.B.0.587 ftf( entire rom) and rooted my phone with E-root, install CWM with cmd... and it works fine if i don't try to boot into CWM. But if i press the volume down button repeatedly when sony logo appears, blue light turns on...the screen gets brighter, and then blue light disappears, and just stuck on it.
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Why don't you root or install cwm via any other available methods?

gire.prasad said:
Why don't you root or install cwm via any other available methods?
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i did. x-part didn't work. recoveryx didn't.
About root, i tried to use the method which downgrade the kernel first and then upgrade it later. It worked. But still no CWM.

arc s lt18i always restart

hi.
I tried to install the ROM SJB Enjoy Xperia Styled X 4.5 Jelly Bean on my sony ericsson xperia arc s LT18i and something went wrong.
Now when I turn on the mobile phone appears 'sony' and the mobile phone is always restart. I already tried to repair the mobile phone with sony pc companion but it says it does not have any update available.
Can someone help me solve the problem?
I thank any help

Did you flash the correct kernel for the ROM?
僕のLT18iから送られてきた

popthosegaskets said:
Did you flash the correct kernel for the ROM?
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
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I installed the kernel that came in the zip of the ROM

If you still have problems use Flashtool to repair your phone.

popthosegaskets said:
If you still have problems use Flashtool to repair your phone.
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I've tried but the following warning appears:
08/009/2013 22:09:37 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
08/009/2013 22:09:37 - INFO - Then go to application settings
08/009/2013 22:09:37 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
the phone continues to restart

Just use back button
Go into flashmode for using flashtools xperia arc S
and just flash .ftf file by putting that file in firmware folder!!!
and select "no final verification"
This ll surely help you!!!

mwolverine7 said:
Go into flashmode for using flashtools xperia arc S
and just flash .ftf file by putting that file in firmware folder!!!
and select "no final verification"
This ll surely help you!!!
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it's working
Thanks :laugh:

LT18i
fixe43 said:
it's working
Thanks :laugh:
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Please can you show that firmware solve your problem?

mwolverine7 said:
Go into flashmode for using flashtools xperia arc S
and just flash .ftf file by putting that file in firmware folder!!!
and select "no final verification"
This ll surely help you!!!
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Where i get the ftf file??
My phone is always restarting. No menu, no screen. Nothing...
How can i fixe it?
Thansk

You can find all the ftf file here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2023504
Just choose your region

AzrulHisyam said:
You can find all the ftf file here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2023504
Just choose your region
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Thanks.
But i have already send it to fix on a store.
It's working agaian.