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[Q] how to enter recovery mod of arc(rooted only, locked bootloader .42)

can anybody help me ?
....i want to install .zip files themes on my arc.
phone : xperia arc
firmware : 2.3.4 4.0.2.A.0.42
rooted via flashtool v 0.4.2
locked bootloader....

Currently it is not possible via locked bootloader, you have to unlock bootloader.
I am also waiting any method that will work with locked bootloader.
Sent from my awesome Xperia Arc

[Q] Can i use PCC to return to original ROM ?

Hi,
i have Xperia ARC phone with:
1. bootloader unlocked
2. blendmiui v09 kernel.
3. [ROM] Avicho MIUI For Arc [2.1.13] installed
The phone is working well but can i use PC companion to restore the phone to the latest ROM available for ARC ?
Thanx

You can't upgrade/restore the rom from se pcc if your bootloader is unlocked...
If you want to return to stock rom , just flash the ftf files found in the forum with flashtool..
You can also relock the bootloader and then update the firmware from pcc.
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so if i relock the bootloader, can still i use my phone with the MIUI rom that is allready installed ?
can i use this to relock the bootloader?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335&highlight=relock+the+bootloader
Thanx,

problem solved

Install update 4.1.b.0.587 on 4.1.b.0.431

HI,
i have an XPERIA ARC Rooted and Unblocked Build# 4.1.B.0.431 how cna i install the new update 4.1.b.0.587 on my phone, i connected through PC Companion and got error while updating my phone Sony update engine failure error 2003, Is it because my phone is rooted and unblocked ???. How can i install this new update and go back to factory default settings kindly share the process regarding the same.

abhaygup4 said:
HI,
i have an XPERIA ARC Rooted and Unblocked Build# 4.1.B.0.431 how cna i install the new update 4.1.b.0.587 on my phone, i connected through PC Companion and got error while updating my phone Sony update engine failure error 2003, Is it because my phone is rooted and unblocked ???. How can i install this new update and go back to factory default settings kindly share the process regarding the same.
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Once i tried to update my arc from GB to ICS 4.0.4 i had unlocked bootloader,so i had to lock the bootloader and then update via PC Compenion.Don't use those just use FlashTool for flashing FW and find 4.1.b.0.587 .tft file so you can flash it with FlahsTool.Try googleing for FlashTool for Xperia Arc and follow the tutorial,you'll get it.Good luck.Cheers

Can we update if we relock bl?

justkiddinghere said:
Can we update if we relock bl?
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Yes.
And to others aswell: You need to lock bootloader to update official way.

justkiddinghere said:
Can we update if we relock bl?
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Yes you can.

Someguyfromhell said:
Yes.
And to others aswell: You need to lock bootloader to update official way.
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Thanks it worked, locked the bootloader and able to install the update

What if I root but did not unlock the bootloader?? Should I need to un-root my device first before update the system via PC Companion??!!

misato9307 said:
What if I root but did not unlock the bootloader?? Should I need to un-root my device first before update the system via PC Companion??!!
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Bootloader has nothing to do with rooting, it will not affect it.
And you don't have to unroot.
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium

abhaygup4 said:
Thanks it worked, locked the bootloader and able to install the update
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How did you lock the bootloader ?
I have unlocked it for my "Sony Xperia U", but now I need to lock it again for updating.
Could you send a simple way for locking ?
Thanks.

Any way i can re lock my bootloader for Xperia SL ?

Hi,
i did unlock the bootloader of my Xperia SL ... and now i got to know that i cannot even get updates from Sony bcaz of that
is there any way i re - lock the bootloader ?
I know for Xperia S its a easy thing ... Just flash the bootloader.ftf file and done but will it work with Xperia SL as well ?

ninadpchaudhari said:
Hi,
i did unlock the bootloader of my Xperia SL ... and now i got to know that i cannot even get updates from Sony bcaz of that
is there any way i re - lock the bootloader ?
I know for Xperia S its a easy thing ... Just flash the bootloader.ftf file and done but will it work with Xperia SL as well ?
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If i am sure Xperia S and Xperia SL are the same devices, only difference is Cpu clock(S-1.5 Ghz SL-1.7 Ghz) So i think its the same relock way as with Xperia S.

ninadpchaudhari said:
Hi,
i did unlock the bootloader of my Xperia SL ... and now i got to know that i cannot even get updates from Sony bcaz of that
is there any way i re - lock the bootloader ?
I know for Xperia S its a easy thing ... Just flash the bootloader.ftf file and done but will it work with Xperia SL as well ?
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Have tried it or what?
Does it Worked or not?
I also confused and afraid here
Please any one expert Confirm this

xminirom said:
Have tried it or what?
Does it Worked or not?
I also confused and afraid here
Please any one expert Confirm this
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I am pretty sure that the relocking ftf file over here works for S and SL - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159
Also, before you relock, just be sure to flash stock ics first with Flashtool and then flash the relocking ftf file.
Btw, you can still update to official JB with an unlocked bootloader. Once someone receives the update in his/her country, the ftf file will be made and released here for everyone. Also, Sony has their official Flashtool for unlocked bootloader devices.

abcdjdj said:
I am pretty sure that the relocking ftf file over here works for S and SL - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159
Also, before you relock, just be sure to flash stock ics first with Flashtool and then flash the relocking ftf file.
Btw, you can still update to official JB with an unlocked bootloader. Once someone receives the update in his/her country, the ftf file will be made and released here for everyone. Also, Sony has their official Flashtool for unlocked bootloader devices.
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Well that's a relief:laugh:
Maybe I could Unlock BL now
N wait for update:cyclops:

ninadpchaudhari said:
Hi,
i did unlock the bootloader of my Xperia SL ... and now i got to know that i cannot even get updates from Sony bcaz of that
is there any way i re - lock the bootloader ?
I know for Xperia S its a easy thing ... Just flash the bootloader.ftf file and done but will it work with Xperia SL as well ?
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Yes. You Can Flash Relock ftf. Both Are Same Device With Different Clock Speed.
It should not create any issue.
USING FLASHTOOL
First Flash The ICS (Exclude TA in Options)
Then, Flash The FTF Relock (Include TA in options)

[Q] Original Rom xperia arc s

I mount a prejudice currently cm10 (with unlocked bootloader), but I would like to go back to 4.0.4 Xperia, as when I bought .. I know that to do this I have to install the file. ftf from flashtool, I have to clear something to avoid having the FOTA brick unlocked bootloader? where can I find the original ftf file?

Flashtool don't need to relock bootloader. But if you want to relock bootloader, there are tutorials on this forum that show you how.
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popthosegaskets said:
Flashtool don't need to relock bootloader. But if you want to relock bootloader, there are tutorials on this forum that show you how.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
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therefore there is no risk of FOTA bricked, thank you very much, can you give me the link for the relock?

riku-dark said:
I mount a prejudice currently cm10 (with unlocked bootloader), but I would like to go back to 4.0.4 Xperia, as when I bought .. I know that to do this I have to install the file. ftf from flashtool, I have to clear something to avoid having the FOTA brick unlocked bootloader? where can I find the original ftf file?
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In here: Index
Go to Stock Roms choose Generic Global World, Goodluck :good::good::good:
Regards.
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Device' : Xperia Arc
ROM : ★ Xperia Z Jelly Bean v3 ★
Kernel :