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[Q] Xperia Arc Update (Flashing)

I want to flash my Xperia Arc with the 2.3.3 xLoud update and with 2.3.4 afterwards.
I have two questions regarding the flashing;
1. Will flashing delete my installed apps and other files?
2. There are two versions available for flashing with 2.3.3; one is UK generic and the other one is Global generic. I've seen reports that the Global generic version has some 3G and WiFi problems......so is there any problem if I flash with UK generic?
NOTE: I have brought my handset from India and am living here as well.
Thanks in advance!

The guides are quite clear, so pick one and flash it.
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ok.....
okay, this almost answers my query
Now, installing a rom like cyanogen mod performs a hard reset and delets everything on the phone.
So will flashing my arc with the se firmware also perform a hard reset or will my apps, contacts etc. still remain?

Just unthick "wipe userdata" in FlashTool and you'll keep everything.
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Yoy didn't say what's your current version.
Just don't downgrade if you are on 2.3.4 already or u'll f*ck ur phone.

You can downgrade, but with special method.
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[Q] TW R800i 2.3.3 unlocked bootloader to 2.3.4

First of all sorry to open a new thread but I've been reading a lot and can't find clear answers to my questions.
I have a Taiwanese R800i, retail not locked to any carrier, running 4.0.A.2.368 (2.3.3)
I already unlocked the bootloader to root my phone with 2.3.4, but the requirements to do that is that I'm already running stock SE 4.0.2.A.0.42 FW and because I unlocked my bootloader I can't use PC Companion to upgrade to 2.3.4 anymore.
How do I know which firmware version of to use 4.0.2.A.0.42 NA/UK/TW?
(TW version is not available in XDA forums anymore, dead link)
Are they safe to use even though I'm in Taiwan? I really don't know the difference between them.
I do know I can get the Chinese input running with Touchpal but:
What else do I lose? Only bloatware? (that's the reason I want to root on the first place)

As far as I know any version should be fine, but make sure you flash R800i firmware and not r800at.
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kupo5131 said:
As far as I know any version should be fine, but make sure you flash R800i firmware and not r800at.
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So the only thing I need to worry about is whether the FW is for GSM or CDMA?

[Q] I cannot locate what firmware I have on my Xperia Play...

i'm need to loacte what original firmware i have on my xperia play to flash a rom but I am not sure how to do that. nothing in the about phone settings has a .62 and i am all kinds of confused.

What does it say under build number in settings - about phone?
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3.0.1.e.1.44

That's your firmware version. What model play do you have?
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Pretty sure that's an R800x firmware

umm model number is R800x, its nTelos.

jacklebott said:
Pretty sure that's an R800x firmware
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I'm downloading the .62 firmware so ic an flash DooMLoard's ICS leak, but I can't even find flashtool to do so. x.x

I hope you know what you're doing, because getting the latest UK firmware on R800x isn't as simple as flashing via flashtool. I would know, I've done it

jacklebott said:
I hope you know what you're doing, because getting the latest UK firmware on R800x isn't as simple as flashing via flashtool. I would know, I've done it
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well i've done everything i could and i guess I'll just wait for an official release.
Too many outdated methods and what not.
If anything I'll just stick to my G2x on Tmo.
:/
Thanks for the help.

cawlin said:
well i've done everything i could and i guess I'll just wait for an official release.
Too many outdated methods and what not.
If anything I'll just stick to my G2x on Tmo.
:/
Thanks for the help.
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your be waiting a long time
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NFC stopped working after update

Was on 4.1 then updated via OTA kept root lost NFC can't find a fix other then to update again but that wasn't the plan unless I want to flash a prerooted 4.3 first I need CMW for the ZL not sure I have it for the Xperia T but I'm not sure if both are compatible ?
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Torres77an said:
Was on 4.1 then updated via OTA kept root lost NFC can't find a fix other then to update again but that wasn't the plan unless I want to flash a prerooted 4.3 first I need CMW for the ZL not sure I have it for the Xperia T but I'm not sure if both are compatible ?
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then just install CWM for ZL over here
but root it first before flashing CWM
lastly flash a pre-rooted 4.3 rom

Ben Ling said:
then just install CWM for ZL over here
but root it first before flashing CWM
lastly flash a pre-rooted 4.3 rom
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Well then I need the corresponding Firmware of the 4.1 cause it seems I'm not fully rooted right now some apps have access and some don't
I'm trying to flash the 4.1 kernel so I can try rooting it again even though it says it's Rooted and to try and use that method of down grading the Kernel and running Doom lords Rooting kit but when flashing the old Kernel it may not be the right one I was getting a boot loop so I re-flashed the Canadian 10.3.A.0.423 and all was fine I swear I've searched all over these forums and I can't find what I need just the instructions on how to do it a lot of these links no longer work I'm using a C6506 ZL with the Bell firmware at least I have the FTF to go with it but I need the older one as well.

Given I747 has 4.1.2 but downloading something

Hey all, have the above mentioned phone, been wiped clean and factory reset, SD card blank. But when connected to internet it starts downloading an update from Att. Now I want to root, from what I've read bootloader is unlocked, and then twrp and ROM etc. Should I take the update then root or better to root and do incremental updates then ROM. Tremendous amount of info here and am still a little unsure which way to go. Thanks
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The bootloader will remain unlocked regardless of whether you do or do not take the OTA updates.
If the phone is not sim unlocked and it is still running 4.1.2, downgrade the phone to 4.1.1 using the stock ROM from sammobile.com and use the free method to sim unlock before flashing or updating.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2529200

Awesome I will, thanks much.
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OK did as you said and as far as I can tell all well, now I need to update bootloader and radio/modem. Found both on xda, cwmi747ucuemjb, can I go straight to this bypassing the others. Looking to run carbon ROM d2lte 4.4.4 that I have saved. Also will update twrp to latest too. Bootloader still be unlocked right? Sorry been on Verizon so don't want to screw up.
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All versions of the i747 bootloader are unlocked.

So I can jump straight to njb from lk3 and then to ne4 using the files I downloaded. One place said to go one by one. You know I forgot to check the dates of the posts. Thanks for your help.