hello everybody.. i have a noob question for my phone guys.. sorry if im too newbie to ask this but I want to update my device (Currently in .200 FW) to .96 via Sony PC Companion..
my device is
1) definitely ROOTED!
2) deodexed
3) installed some mods already
4) bootloader LOCKED!
5) CWM installed
and here my question goes.
1) will i lose any data if I update my FW via SPCC?
2) will i get bootlooped if I update it?
3) am i gonna update it or it has the same bugs as .200 FW?
i want to update my device without being clear all the application i have.. Advance Thanks.
Hi There,
regarding your question i can only reply you to point 3, since i made a fresh update because i was coming from a CWM based.
I'm using that firmware since couple of week and it looks much more better than .2XX, it is also smooth and up to now no bugs at all.
I am not using HDMI so i cannot tell you if it is bugged or not.
Hope it helps.
Cheers!
Ota update is online, i updated it today.
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lalontra said:
Hi There,
regarding your question i can only reply you to point 3, since i made a fresh update because i was coming from a CWM based.
I'm using that firmware since couple of week and it looks much more better than .2XX, it is also smooth and up to now no bugs at all.
I am not using HDMI so i cannot tell you if it is bugged or not.
Hope it helps.
Cheers!
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Thank you for your reply sir.. i already updated my Xperia S via OTA.. overall its great.. thanks for the help. the only issue i have is that i lose all the mods i have and also my SU.. :/
electrash said:
Ota update is online, i updated it today.
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thanks sir.. i already update my Xperia S via OTA.
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Hi everyone, I refleshed to 4.0.2.A.42 from .62 and did everything so that I would install any custom rom later. I rooted it and installed CWM which works 100% perfect. But the problem is I don't know which custom rom I should install, please advice anything, hope it helps others too.
giorgobiani554 said:
Hi everyone, I refleshed to 4.0.2.A.42 from .62 and did everything so that I would install any custom rom later. I rooted it and installed CWM which works 100% perfect. But the problem is I don't know which custom rom I should install, please advice anything, hope it helps others too.
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Actually most of the roms are based on .62 firmware. Imo arconium is the best gingerbread custom Rom out there.
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Thanks for reply but, to root .62 its very tricky
If you use a custom kernel it will be pre-rooted.
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giorgobiani554 said:
Thanks for reply but, to root .62 its very tricky
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if you flash doomerkernal or advanced stock at .62 it will be rooted
giorgobiani554 said:
Thanks for reply but, to root .62 its very tricky
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Mate use the recovry method to root .62 or flash a pre rooted .62
Just check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
Its the key to 'FUEL THE DROID'
If you think I helped you in any way or other please hit the thanks button!!!
Sent using Xperia Arc....
Really helped man, thanks
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Really helped man, thanks
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Glad i could help....please dont forget to hit the thanks button!!!
It will 'FUEL THE DROID'
If you think I helped you in any way or other please hit the thanks button!!!
Sent using Xperia Arc....
I've been using IceLite Beta which is ICS based, and it's pretty awesome.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1517136
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I'm future photographer so I'm using Arc camera quite alot, so I need ROM where camera works
giorgobiani554 said:
I'm future photographer so I'm using Arc camera quite alot, so I need ROM where camera works
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The Camera quality of ICElite is Way better than all Gb Roms imo
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wayne850 said:
The Camera quality of ICElite is Way better than all Gb Roms imo
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is it available for xperia pro..?
I am on .62 at the minute, I want to get back to .42 and then root my arc s, could some kind soul point me in the right direction, I have searched already but find it a bit confusing.
jag233 said:
I am on .62 at the minute, I want to get back to .42 and then root my arc s, could some kind soul point me in the right direction, I have searched already but find it a bit confusing.
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Just visit this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314 and download .42 firmware and flash it with flashtools and the best part is that it can be rooted easily with flashtools itself!
Dont forget to hit thanks!!!
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cheers mate, just found this!
jag233 said:
cheers mate, just found this!
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Glad i could help!
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Hi to all I just got my new Xperia Arc today.
I already read some threads regarding rooting and unlocking bootloader
i just like to ask if im going to just root my phone using zergrush without unlocking my bootloader. Will is it be possible to install Custom Roms if bootloader is lock but the device is rooted?
No you can't..you have to unlock it..arc has good ROM right? Why are you so hurry....just use it at least
One month
Xperian using xda app
shyamjptpm said:
No you can't..you have to unlock it..arc has good ROM right? Why are you so hurry....just use it at least
One month
Xperian using xda app
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hehehe i want to use ICS today haha.
Im using rooted ICS desire S before, but the camera is not working well so i decided to sell the unit and bought ARC.
well thanks for the info.
another question can i flash CWM if the bootloader is locked?
no i don't think so....
I am using ics camera not working...but i don't bother because its x8..camera is not good..so no need to consider it..
Xperian8~ click thanks if it helps...
thanks
Apparently, a new firmware was just certified in PTCRB.
Does anyone have any info on this?
Wow, more updates!
Does anyone know what is the update for?
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hope this one will be as smooth as GB.
hmmm looking forward to see what new features fixes does it have. hopefully it is not a regional framework only.
looks like it is a carrier/region specific update..btw one update for arc s is on its way..
It,s the same 4.0.4 but for a carrier in the UK
I'm not have update ?
I believe it's the 4.0.4 ICS UK update for 3.
At least that's what was reported by one of our other members.
Sorry if that dashed your hopes. LOL!
How will this work as I am on 3 and my Phone has officially updated to 4.0.4
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arpith.fbi said:
looks like it is a carrier/region specific update..btw one update for arc s is on its way..
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Where did you hear that ? Awesome.
i have this firmware really simple to root just flash .431 kernal then root then update kernal
the 431 kernal i thought this was just another regional/ branded 4.0.4 fw
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i have this firmware really simple to root just flash .431 kernal then root then update kernal
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The .431 kernel is not root-able. I think you meant the the 4.0.3 kernel
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am i smelling udpate........?
xtacy! said:
I believe it's the 4.0.4 ICS UK update for 3.
At least that's what was reported by one of our other members.
Sorry if that dashed your hopes. LOL!
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My phone is branded to `3` and to concur with xtacy above , it recently updated to this firmware .
Hmm. Does this only occur on unrooted? I am on 3 and it just says I have the latest software if I check in PC Companion?
did u flash an ftf to update ur phone or get it through update official ?
buzzinkeegs said:
did u flash an ftf to update ur phone or get it through update official ?
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I used PC Companion to flash then ran Doomlord root bat file. I take it I won't get any official update unless I remove root (probably have to do repair to do that though right?).
I have a notification saying FW 4.1.B.0.431 Is now available. Anyone know what it is? Don't want to update if it's just a few fixes for 4.0.3.
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Jessie-James said:
I have a notification saying FW 4.1.B.0.431 Is now available. Anyone know what it is? Don't want to update if it's just a few fixes for 4.0.3.
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It's 4.0.4.
Go through posts on this section to get info what has been changed.
Hi,
I have looked around the forum and read a few threads about downgrading. I just need to make sure that my understandings are correct before I decide to flash it.
1- download flashtool, 6.x version because the 8.x version only works on ICS.
2- download ftf for gingerbread, im trying to downgrade to .42 for root, would there be any complications regarding the 0% battery issue?
Do note that im on stock ics with root now, what risks do I have with flashing now?
Also, if I bring the phone to a Sony store, would they be able to flash the .42 version? Or would they just flash the latest gingerbread version ?
Thank you for the advice
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Hy ! Your method is correct ! .42 not cause 0% (tested me too)
Downgarde from ics with root not have any risk! Pc companion use it to(like flashtool)
In the sony store very likely that they will give you ICS or the latest GB (not .42) .
I have done this many times and no harm(From rooted ICS to .42)
If j help you please hit thanx !!!
Any link for the ftf file? I downloaded one last night but since it wasnt from xda, I have reserves about it.
Edit: also, do I have to enable anything on flash tool? I read about no final verification check or something. What needs to be checked off on flash tool?
Also, after I flash gb, can I do a pc companionship repair ?
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Lusterboi said:
Any link for the ftf file? I downloaded one last night but since it wasnt from xda, I have reserves about it.
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J will upload for you !
Whois J? Or did you mean to type I ?
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Lusterboi said:
Whois J? Or did you mean to type I ?
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Yes sorry .. I will upload for you
It need some time my upload speed not the best ..
If it writes flash aborted during the flash ..start again and when you selcet the FTF file on the site put a check mark to no final verification..
And finally uploaded : http://www.mediafire.com/?b2lef7nu2z1br9z
Don't forget to hit thanks !!!!
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Any link for the ftf file? I downloaded one last night but since it wasnt from xda, I have reserves about it.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=963
What about the wipe data and cache option? Do I have to enable that?
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Hi - wifey has an Xperia Arc S (unbranded UK). Its still running gingerbread .... is this right ? Checking for updates says that its on the latest version but I keep hearing that Arc S users are on 4.0.3 and even 4.0.4.
She is on 1254-1957.
She wont let me flash any custom ROMs
Don't know way
But you can use flashtool to flash stock rom too
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Cheers. Definitely on 2.3.4
She gets scared when I start tinkering with phones
wilbur-force said:
Cheers. Definitely on 2.3.4
She gets scared when I start tinkering with phones
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My wife is the same she won't let me near her phone... In her words,I am always needing to restore backups why? Because of some mod update etc.
As regard your main question it could be because of the phone carrier, not releasing an update.
I have t-mobile arc and they haven't updated to ics according to pc companion always shows I have latest software, but flashtools will upgrade if you can convince her to let you.
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zolaisugly said:
My wife is the same she won't let me near her phone... In her words,I am always needing to restore backups why? Because of some mod update etc.
As regard your main question it could be because of the phone carrier, not releasing an update.
I have t-mobile arc and they haven't updated to ics according to pc companion always shows I have latest software, but flashtools will upgrade if you can convince her to let you.
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Thanks. Its unbranded (carphone warehouse).
Flash Tools ? is this a Sony thing or an XDA thing ? Ive been flashing Samsung/HTC/ASUS stuff for years but Sony is new to me
wilbur-force said:
Thanks. Its unbranded (carphone warehouse).
Flash Tools ? is this a Sony thing or an XDA thing ? Ive been flashing Samsung/HTC/ASUS stuff for years but Sony is new to me
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Flashtool is an software mainly made for the xperia x10 but works (i think) on all xperia 2011 devices. Makes my life much easier
You can read about it here: http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
It's made by two guys from xda.
Also, if you need any help using it i will help you to get started