I have a Bootloader Unlocked Xperia arc S lt18i. I want to root my phone and want to install CM10 Jelly Bean. On the Process I have flashed LT15a xperia arc kernel (generic) on my arc s. Not it is showing lt15a in about phone. I tried to root via this method "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1874801" I did as mentioned but the cmd program shows me that "more than one device and emmulator" Now what should i do ? My phone has almost crashed flashes messages like keypad is not working and all that stuff. Please suggest me something usefull to root my phone and if not then how to revert back this arc kernel to stock factory one. Also PC Companion doesn't detect my phone. Please do needfull. I m trapped...
Simply flash a ready rooted kernel with flashtool! A word of warning tho, arc s throws a fit when you play ram consuming games and drops out! Could be a better kernel on its way, I rooted did what I had to(removed bloatware ect) then re-flashed stock kernel, ALL IS ROSEY N SWEET!
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hi guys i opened seus and obv it checked it for updates. it done what it needed to do and now no models are being shown to me apart from xperia s and xperia nxt. how can i repair now?? as i want to install the ics rom
rkanwar said:
hi guys i opened seus and obv it checked it for updates. it done what it needed to do and now no models are being shown to me apart from xperia s and xperia nxt. how can i repair now?? as i want to install the ics rom
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Which phone you've got? The official ICS update is currently available only in Nordic countries, so it's normal not to be able to install it yet, if you don't have a phone bought from there.
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Im trying to flash the nordic ics with flashtool but im having no luck. i figured it might be because i have doomkernel v21 on my phone. i closed seus and restarted it and all models are showing again. however when im trying to reinstall the firmware i have already via seus or pcc i get an error and so now im stuck.
Please some help i root my phone lt15i sony ericsson xperia arc... with LT15i_4.1.B.0.431_kernel and then i flash it with Lt18i_4.1.A.0.562_Kernel but my phone is still 4.1.B.0.587 and the update center found avaiamble update to upgrade software 587... so this is the problem i am already on 587 and when i start the update its saying could install software update... so... if i update it from pc companion do i lose the root?
Don't start numerous threads on the same issue.
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i am not starting numerous threads... this is different thing... With your help i didnt root my phone for root i used a greek guide because your guides its fail... and now i have this problem...
You flashed a different kernal so you could root your phone ( because original kernel couldn't be rooted)now re-flash original kernel and everything will be ok.forget about what PC Companion says because you will lose root.
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Hey,
I am new to this forum and have been getting great help from this forum over all. The issue is that I have been using SE Xperia ARC LT15i for almost over an year now. I was on FW 4.0.a.2.368 (2.3.3) earlier and was going pretty good with it until i decided to upgrade my ARC to ICS 4.1.B.0.587 (4.0.4) through FlashTool and rooted it with DoomLord's method.
Now the problem i am facing right now... i am not quite satisfied with it. Problems and issues are same as many of us are having. Camera performance not that good, SMS LED not working, over all the phone is quite laggy. Can't play games... touch respond not that good as compared to previous FW. I like to use camera alot but cemera performance not good specially the video player. I like to play games in my free time but games are so laggy that it's almost impossible to play. Now what should i do about it? I want suggestions.
1. Should i downgrade to 2.3.4 (4.0.2.A.0.62)?
If i downgrade... my phone would still be rooted? Bacause i heard that FW 4.0.2.A.0.62 can't be rooted. Plus how to downgrade... Through FLASHTOOL or through CWM?
2. Is there any other FW or ROM available that can still increase my phone's performance? I saw many ROMs like AOKP / CM10 / Ultimate HD but i have a locked bootloader so can't use them plus i don't know how to use CWM? I tried ROM manager, X-parts but some how I can't boot into CWM. Every time i restart my phone (press volume down key at SONY logo)... it boots in Safe Mode . I love to try new things out but some how... this CWM thingy isn't helping me out. Over all i like ICS because it has given new feeling to my phone my this laggy thing is getting on my nerves :crying:
Here\s my phone info:
Model Number: LT15i
Android Version: 4.0.4
Baseband Ver: 8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-77
Kernel Ver: 2.6.32.9-perf
[email protected]#1
Build Number: 4.1.B.0.587
So which option should i go for... should i downgrade and how would i downgrade to 2.3.4 or should i go for a new ROM (Locked Bootloader plus CWM not working) help needed badly from GURUs !!!
P.S: Don't ask me to search it out... because some how i couldn't find any topic like this before. That's why i am threading it.
rizzy.ch said:
Hey,
I am new to this forum and have been getting great help from this forum over all. The issue is that I have been using SE Xperia ARC LT15i for almost over an year now. I was on FW 4.0.a.2.368 (2.3.3) earlier and was going pretty good with it until i decided to upgrade my ARC to ICS 4.1.B.0.587 (4.0.4) through FlashTool and rooted it with DoomLord's method.
Now the problem i am facing right now... i am not quite satisfied with it. Problems and issues are same as many of us are having. Camera performance not that good, SMS LED not working, over all the phone is quite laggy. Can't play games... touch respond not that good as compared to previous FW. I like to use camera alot but cemera performance not good specially the video player. I like to play games in my free time but games are so laggy that it's almost impossible to play. Now what should i do about it? I want suggestions.
1. Should i downgrade to 2.3.4 (4.0.2.A.0.62)?
If i downgrade... my phone would still be rooted? Bacause i heard that FW 4.0.2.A.0.62 can't be rooted. Plus how to downgrade... Through FLASHTOOL or through CWM?
2. Is there any other FW or ROM available that can still increase my phone's performance? I saw many ROMs like AOKP / CM10 / Ultimate HD but i have a locked bootloader so can't use them plus i don't know how to use CWM? I tried ROM manager, X-parts but some how I can't boot into CWM. Every time i restart my phone (press volume down key at SONY logo)... it boots in Safe Mode . I love to try new things out but some how... this CWM thingy isn't helping me out. Over all i like ICS because it has given new feeling to my phone my this laggy thing is getting on my nerves :crying:
Here\s my phone info:
Model Number: LT15i
Android Version: 4.0.4
Baseband Ver: 8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-77
Kernel Ver: 2.6.32.9-perf
[email protected]#1
Build Number: 4.1.B.0.587
So which option should i go for... should i downgrade and how would i downgrade to 2.3.4 or should i go for a new ROM (Locked Bootloader plus CWM not working) help needed badly from GURUs !!!
P.S: Don't ask me to search it out... because some how i couldn't find any topic like this before. That's why i am threading it.
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You could try this first
[GUIDE] To install Xperia Ultimate HD on locked bootloader & root Xperia Arc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1955248
Read all and do check out the links in it.
Do not mind the non english parts.
If that wont work for you we can figure something out that will help you.
thanks
Adminxda said:
You could try this first
[GUIDE] To install Xperia Ultimate HD on locked bootloader & root Xperia Arc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1955248
Read all and do check out the links in it.
Do not mind the non english parts.
If that wont work for you we can figure something out that will help you.
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Thanks.... let me check it out & then respond back.
You do that
Best of luck.
Is your boootloader locked - or unlocked?
If it is unlocked then u have no problem with rooting...
If it is locked then u can flash a .42 GB firmware via flashtools and downgrade then root it.. Then you can OTA update ur firmware and still have root..
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You do that
Best of luck.
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Now i am facing the same problem... i used RecoverX to instal CWM into my phone but when i reboot and press volume down button it boot's in SAFE MODE. Any idea why is it happening?
P.S: When SONY logo appears i keep pressing the Volume Down button !!!
rizzy.ch said:
Now i am facing the same problem... i used RecoverX to instal CWM into my phone but when i reboot and press volume down button it boot's in SAFE MODE. Any idea why is it happening?
P.S: When SONY logo appears i keep pressing the Volume Down button !!!
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Try installing CWM with X-Parts
Adminxda said:
You do that
Best of luck.
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Well thanks any ways nothing worked for me not even x-parts... i dont know how but somehow i accidentally booted into CWM & installed Ultimate HD which is going pretty good for me. Thanks guys
I have Sony Arc LT15a. One night it died, I charged the phone and when I started it up it was stock in a boot loop only displaying the Sony Ericsson logo. I brought it to a phone repair guy. He, I assumed flashed it with new firmware which was LT15i. So it worked and boots up but now the phone no longer detects the battery. I have another Sony Arc and tested the cable and the battery.They both work fine on the other phone. I downloaded the flashtool 9.10.1 and a generic rom for North America 4.04 Ice cream sandwich. It flashed the phone and everything updated fine. The phone now says its Model LT15a, Android 4.0.4, build number 4.1.B.0.587, Kernel version 2.6.32.9-perf. The phone is still not connecting to the battery. So my question is this a firmware issue? or a physical issue with the phone? Any help, suggestion would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Did the repair guy flash the firmware?
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TheHaso said:
Did the repair guy flash the firmware
I think that he flashed it since the phone went from being a LT15A to a LT15I. I was able to use the flashtool and get it back to a LT15A though. Do you think this might be a Firmware issue then?
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It can be that he installed a older firware, that leads to battery issue.
If you got open bootloader try to flash a kernel with battery patch
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So my phones boot loader is locked. Do you know of any threads that can give me a step by step how to replace my firm ware and kernal and or how to properly unlock the bootIoader? I have been looking at the jellybean firmware but it looks complicated to install. I am a total Noob and I am just getting lost looking at other links and treads?? Thank you
Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1551494
For another guide google "xperia arc testpoint"
Or you can google sony unlock and do it the official way. But you will lose drm.
I prefer the first, testpoint
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Hi,
today I try to flash KTG kernel on my girlfriend Arc S with ICS stock Sony rom.
I have rooted it with tool (Eroot_V1.3.4) and says rooted.
Even Flashtool says "Root access allowed" but when I try to flash KTG kernel from Flashtool on Fastboot mode, obtain an error (See attachment).
This Arc S is with Unlocked Bootloader, and works perfectly.
I want to flash KTG to install a custom ICS ROM (Zohaib one).
With my old Arc S I do it without problem...this problem never happened to me. Now I don't know how flash kernel.
I try to re-root device with Flashtool option (My LT18i-->Root) but even that options, after launched., says ROOTED, busybox installed and I see SuperUser on apps in the device.
Someone can help me? Read Flashtool video logs....what's happened?
How can I flash KTG with this problem? It's related with ?
you probably fixed that by now, and I am no expert, but I just solved a lot of my problems by using a real old flashtool v 6. something.
It had no problems acknowledging bootlader status- unlocked which I had convinced myself was relocked. It rooted no probs first try with the padlock and fastboot installed .img which I just couldnt get to happen with other versions.
I also could not uninstall system apps no matter which rom/kernel i tried, I had SU in the apps but it was if wasnt really rooted.
I am finding a lot of dead links, figures because this phone so old now, and the forums are just too big to navigate. I am now trying Rush with UHD 5.0 since today, but it is chewing through the battery, any advice?
Any old files you could send me?
kenmystro said:
you probably fixed that by now, and I am no expert, but I just solved a lot of my problems by using a real old flashtool v 6. something.
It had no problems acknowledging bootlader status- unlocked which I had convinced myself was relocked. It rooted no probs first try with the padlock and fastboot installed .img which I just couldnt get to happen with other versions.
I also could not uninstall system apps no matter which rom/kernel i tried, I had SU in the apps but it was if wasnt really rooted.
I am finding a lot of dead links, figures because this phone so old now, and the forums are just too big to navigate. I am now trying Rush with UHD 5.0 since today, but it is chewing through the battery, any advice?
Any old files you could send me?
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I have fixed the problem selling that Arc S.. Now I'm on my Z1C only.
But thanks very much for your answer and attention...these problems are known about root.
For root ICS Arc S, use EasyRootToolKit from this forum...for me works (disable antivirus first)
As ROM, I use for years Xperia T ROM from Zohaib, that goes well and mantain stock features of Arc S.
Or, if you want to try something different, you can try "Superjellybean ROM" that goes well on my Arc S...flash SuperFusion Kernel and try the lightness of Jelly Bean 4.1.2
Have a nice day!