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[Q] Arc S got stucked on sony logo

Hello everybody,
Let me tell you what happened with my arc s. Few days ago i tried to install Xperia Ice Bean 4.2 on my Xperia Arc S. I was successful to do so. My cell phone was far more better than ICS 4.0.3. Yesterday i found new version of Ice Bean 4.3 and i tried to install it.What i did was i just followed the update process posted on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1863036&page=2 . I downloaded the ROM file copied it to my SD and installed the ROM. It said installation was complete. And i tried to reboot, and then i got stucked with sony logo. I totally don't know what to do as my phone doesn't gets detected by PC. My arc is locked one. So if anyone of you know the fix for this problem, please help me.

Use the official 4.0.4 ICS ftf using flashtool..
N always remember to take backup in CWM before flashing anything..
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mandarjoshiin said:
Use the official 4.0.4 ICS ftf using flashtool..
N always remember to take backup in CWM before flashing anything..
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Thank you for replying. Can you please tell me where can i find ftf for my arc s how to use flash tool. I do have flash tool but when i plug my usb, flashboot doesn't show my device and my arc s automatically starts up and gets stuck with sony logo.

In general
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TheHaso said:
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Can i get the link for LT18i 4.1.A.0.562 ftf ? I searched in General but was unable to find it.

akamurdera said:
Can i get the link for LT18i 4.1.A.0.562 ftf ? I searched in General but was unable to find it.
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Use search engines to search - LT18i 4.1.A.0.562 ftf

Hmm i found 1 ftf file but it is only of like 5mb. I think i need whole ROM to restore right? Also i need brief details on how to fix my problem.

akamurdera said:
Also i need brief details on how to fix my problem.
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I see many at the link I posted. Read the first link in my sig.

akamurdera said:
Hmm i found 1 ftf file but it is only of like 5mb. I think i need whole ROM to restore right? Also i need brief details on how to fix my problem.
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Bro, can u plz search carefully? Its all available there...
Download d ftf file,
download d latest version of flashtool,
Make sure u hv the drivers installed on your pc.
Switch off ur cell, open flashtool on pc drag drop d ftf file.
Don't forget to Select No Final Verification checkbox.
Click ok, wait for the flash to start.
It will ask to connect ur cell in flash mode( by pressing the back button )
Flash will start, let it get completed.
Restart the cell.. U will be back on stock ICS.
N plz henceforth search with ur eyes open..
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mandarjoshiin said:
Bro, can u plz search carefully? Its all available there...
Download d ftf file,
download d latest version of flashtool,
Make sure u hv the drivers installed on your pc.
Switch off ur cell, open flashtool on pc drag drop d ftf file.
Don't forget to Select No Final Verification checkbox.
Click ok, wait for the flash to start.
It will ask to connect ur cell in flash mode( by pressing the back button )
Flash will start, let it get completed.
Restart the cell.. U will be back on stock ICS.
N plz henceforth search with ur eyes open..
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Yes i did like what you said, i downloaded ftf file from the link given from xda forum. But when i try i to use flashtool i have this error
02/044/2013 22:44:10 - INFO - Selected LT18i_4.1.A.0.562_(1254-3517).ftf
02/044/2013 22:44:10 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
02/044/2013 22:44:11 - ERROR - Error preparing files
Now i don't know what to do. My flashtool version is 0.9.9.0.

same problem with me guys..
when i start flash tool it shows : device disconnected

mandarjoshiin said:
Bro, can u plz search carefully? Its all available there...
Download d ftf file,
download d latest version of flashtool,
Make sure u hv the drivers installed on your pc.
Switch off ur cell, open flashtool on pc drag drop d ftf file.
Don't forget to Select No Final Verification checkbox.
Click ok, wait for the flash to start.
It will ask to connect ur cell in flash mode( by pressing the back button )
Flash will start, let it get completed.
Restart the cell.. U will be back on stock ICS.
N plz henceforth search with ur eyes open..
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I have done all that you listed above but my phone doesn't go past the connection step. It sees my connected phone in fastboot but nothing else happens.
btw my phone is only showing the Sony Logo after a failed attempt to load a custom Rom.
phone is a Xepira Arc S. was Rooted and Unlocked Bootloader...
please help.

When screen states device connected in flashmode ,Click the lightning icon again and you'll come back to earlier page.Now reclick No verification and press OK again.The unplug pluggin visual will pop up again but this time do not do anything and let it follow thru.It will start flashing automatically.
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[Q] Bootloader question

Once my bootloader is already unlocked (I have a custom ROM..) is there any way to re-check my bootloader status via some app or *#*# code? like the systeminfo you had with *#*#737 blah blah.

Why you want to re-check? You already know your bootloader is unlocked right!?
Still if you need to confirm. You can always try using fastboot mode to see if your bootloader is unlocked or not.

One suggestion create a thread for your questions arc q&a section filled with your questions

Phenomzye said:
Once my bootloader is already unlocked (I have a custom ROM..) is there any way to re-check my bootloader status via some app or *#*# code? like the systeminfo you had with *#*#737 blah blah.
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*#*#7378423#*#* > Service Info > Configuration

rohan170890 said:
Why you want to re-check? You already know your bootloader is unlocked right!?
Still if you need to confirm. You can always try using fastboot mode to see if your bootloader is unlocked or not.
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Yeah but I wanted something I could take a screenshot from. like Root Checker Basic...
deccen90 said:
One suggestion create a thread for your questions arc q&a section filled with your questions
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lol why would I do that
Someguyfromhell said:
*#*#7378423#*#* > Service Info > Configuration
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I said I have a custom ROM and unlocked it already, that doesn't work anymore.

Phenomzye said:
I said I have a custom ROM and unlocked it already, that doesn't work anymore.
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Flash custom kernel. If it finishes successfully, then it is unlocked. If it fails (most of the times, it gives ERROR: Device must be rooted first), then it is locked.

Someguyfromhell said:
Flash custom kernel. If it finishes successfully, then it is unlocked. If it fails (most of the times, it gives ERROR: Device must be rooted first), then it is locked.
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Phenomzye said:
Yeah but I wanted something I could take a screenshot from. like Root Checker Basic...
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rreeeaadd...

Then get Service Menu installed in that ROM or use another one.

Someguyfromhell said:
Then get Service Menu installed in that ROM or use another one.
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Exucuse me sir, how am I supposed to do that?

You can see it when you connect you phone to the pc and open the flashtool
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Bobby2013 said:
You can see it when you connect you phone to the pc and open the flashtool
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I'd appreciate if you read the whoole thread, and you can see that it's not what I'm looking for :3

You must unlock the bootloader via the bootloader via the sony website
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EDIT: f*** false threat, sry

[stock] [ftf] [4.3] [c6502] [india] [10.4.b.0.569]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8hAoiy5gSGVWi1uY1JHZ3oyNk0/edit?usp=sharing

Official ChangeLog
User Interface optimization and smoother graphical experience
New SONY User Interface with new Home Screen Look & Feel
SONY's smart Social Camera and downloadable camera apps
New version battery STAMINA Mode for prolonging battery life
Latest Security enhancements from android 4.3

thanks dude now i will root my divice.

what would be best method to root the 4.3 update?

How do I install it. Mine is rooted but locked phone. It will erase everything from my phone right
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sid3091 said:
what would be best method to root the 4.3 update?
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Sorry even I couldn't find a way to root it yet
Will let you know if anything working

hem.acharya said:
How do I install it. Mine is rooted but locked phone. It will erase everything from my phone right
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Yes it will definitely erase everything
Even your root will be lost
Just simply flash the ftf file in flashmode using flastool
I would recommend to go for the update if root is not that important for you
Becoz the phone is now hell lot smooth and fast :thumbup:

Help!!!`
Guys, if i update my phone using PC Companion, will my device get unrooted?

Kabeesh said:
Guys, if i update my phone using PC Companion, will my device get unrooted?
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yes

Any idea when we'll be able to get a root for this?

lovedonator said:
Any idea when we'll be able to get a root for this?
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NO
Sorry I m not a developer so cant say
Will let you know If i get anything working

sanjulgupta said:
NO
Sorry I m not a developer so cant say
Will let you know If i get anything working
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OK. Thanks for the reply.:good:

sanjulgupta said:
NO
Sorry I m not a developer so cant say
Will let you know If i get anything working
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Cant use this method anymore?
[GUIDE] [ROOT] Xperia ZL .2.67 fw using DooMLoRD Rooting Kit
Flash only the kernel.sin & loader.sin from older .423ftf package using FlashTool
Uncheck all wipe options
Check all exclude option EXCEPT Exclude Kernel
Now flash this using flashtool
Reboot the device and make sure USB Debugging & Unknown Sources are allowed in settings
Now root using the latest DoomLord Kit v18 (No other version of kit will work)
Turn Off the Device and put in Flash Mode (Press Volume Down while attaching usb cable)
Now open the latest .569 ftf (from here that you upload) package and repeat the check and uncheck process as earlier
Flash only the Kernel.sin & Loader.sin
Reboot the Device
Done !!
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Above method no more working?

Hi, can anyone please upload fm radio app and remote control app from this rom....
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I was asking whether u can share this file to my google drive cause I cant download it right now
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Any update way to.root this 4.3 version.
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arpitruia said:
Any update way to.root this 4.3 version.
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u can try unlocking your bootloader, root it then relock it
i successfully rooted taking help from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2583805

My phone just went dead!!!!!!!!! Doesn't boot, no charge light. Nothing...... HELP ANYONE
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Resued it, but when I flash .423 kernel, my phone gets stuck on the boot "Sony" screen. Any idea why that is??

[Q] Sony xperia M CM11 imei unknown baseband unknown

hello ,
today i unlocked my bootloader got cwm and flashed CM11 but after this al was done i had 2 major problems. I have a xperia M c1905
1. when i first booted he didnt ask for my PIN to unlock my SIM and i had no service and i cant call or sent any sms , so i start searching for apps that could cause it but i could'nt find anything so i looked in setting and then i found that my imei is unknown and my baseband also
2. when my phone gets in stand-by i cant unlock my screen unless i pull my battery
EDIT: i think ive solved the 2nd problem i changed the way to unlock
is there anything i can do?
greets

Try flashing the stock firmware again and see if everything works again. If it does, flash cm again and see if there r any changes. If flashing stock firmware doesn't helo, then you probably messed up somewhere really bad in unlocking or flashing. In that case, i think itsvpermanent. Im not an expert at all in this matter but i wanted to help a brother out. Good luck
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paper13579 said:
Try flashing the stock firmware again and see if everything works again. If it does, flash cm again and see if there r any changes. If flashing stock firmware doesn't helo, then you probably messed up somewhere really bad in unlocking or flashing. In that case, i think itsvpermanent. Im not an expert at all in this matter but i wanted to help a brother out. Good luck
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thanks i will try it , u have any idea wher i fibnd a stock rom? and can i flash it in cwm?

iScOpEyOuModz said:
thanks i will try it , u have any idea wher i fibnd a stock rom? and can i flash it in cwm?
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To get the firmware here is the link:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7wdGoA4WPZAY01EMG0xX1RSWmM/preview?pli=1
To install it on your phone this is what you need to do:
Download the required ftf, for u, its the 4.1.2 ftf. Place it in the firmware folder in the flashtool folders. Open flashtool. Click the lighting icon. Flashmode. Click on the firmware u want to flash. Press flash. Wait a while, while it prepares files. When it asks you to, turn off ur phone, press and hold the vol. Down button and insert the usb which is attached to the computer at the other end. Let it flash. When done, remove usb. Reboot phone.
Hope this helped:beer::screwy::beer::screwy:
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thanks
well i try it as soon as possible
but i readed on other forums that changing imei in *#*#3364663#*#* will work too but it wont open anymore...
or that my fts files are corrupted or something like that , can you confirm that?

you need to flash 4.3 not 4.1.2
for the latest cm 11 update (beta 4).you need to have the 4.3 update for baseband.
source : i installed cm11 beta 4 from 4.3 with no bugs

[XPERIA T2 ULTRA DUAL OFFICIAL LOLLIPOP SYSTEM UPDATE] Fails to Install

I received lollipop update for my t2 ultra dual but it fails to install the new update. I rooted my phone and the bootloader is unlocked. Is it because of unlocked bootloader? Someone should help pls
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if bootloader is unlocked dont use OTA
user flash tool
or relock bootloader if you dont know how to use flash tool and want to go with OTA

Thanks. I appreciate ur help
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chauhanjayc said:
if bootloader is unlocked dont use OTA
user flash tool
or relock bootloader if you dont know how to use flash tool and want to go with OTA
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relocking D5322 with flashtool's BLU tab, device wont boot, so again unlocked bootloader & device boot now, working fine..
so.. how to relock bootloader? any help? :\

rrd84 said:
relocking D5322 with flashtool's BLU tab, device wont boot, so again unlocked bootloader & device boot now, working fine..
so.. how to relock bootloader? any help? :\
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Do u backup ur ta??

Dis is awful. I will try to update Via flashtool then
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rrd84 said:
relocking D5322 with flash too's BLU tab, device wont boot, so again unlocked bootloader & device boot now, working fine..
so.. how to relock bootloader? any help? :\
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Using flash tool to update is the only option
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pvnsai73 said:
Do u backup ur ta??
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yes, i have backup..
but it doesnt matter on the device I am trying all this.
sirhaziq said:
Using flash tool to update is the only option
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flash tool shows error when about to finish the process.

Someone should help with .Ftf file
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after successfully locking bootloader I am able to get OTA updates
Now I have unlocked bootloader, still it can be flash FTF..
i.e. without relocking bootloader, only OTA is not available..
so, FTF file has no issues,
the problem is with flashtool,
all you have to do is, download latest flashtool,
& before installing it, you have to uninstall previous version & folders created by old version.
Read 1st post of XperiFirm, to know, why flashing tool give error.

rrd84 said:
after successfully locking bootloader I am able to get OTA updates
Now I have unlocked bootloader, still it can be flash FTF..
i.e. without relocking bootloader, only OTA is not available..
so, FTF file has no issues,
the problem is with flashtool,
all you have to do is, download latest flashtool,
& before installing it, you have to uninstall previous version & folders created by old version.
Read 1st post of XperiFirm, to know, why flashing tool give error.
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Hey bro my t2 ultra dual shows error as "no network available" with any custom roms . Do you have idea to fix it?

pkdlca said:
Hey bro my t2 ultra dual shows error as "no network available" with any custom roms . Do you have idea to fix it?
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Actually I don't know..
but you can try below methods, maybe your problem will be solved...
Solution 1: Remove SIM Card(s)
Step 1: Power off your Android phone and remove SIM card(s).
Step 2: Wait for 5 minutes and then insert the SIM(s).
Step 3: Now power on your phone and check it.
If still receive the Mobile Network Not Available Error, then follow solution 2.
Solution 2:
Step 1: Go to settings and open Wireless and Network settings.
Step 2: Now tap the Mobile Networks.
Step 3: Tap Network operators and Select automatically. That’s it.
Also check your OS is up to date or not. If not, then update it.
If still receive the Mobile Network Not Available Error, then follow solution 3.
Solution 3: check this method
If still receive the Mobile Network Not Available Error, sorry, I dont know howto solve this problem..
you can ask in Sony Cross-Device section of XDA

Question
sirhaziq said:
I received lollipop update for my t2 ultra dual but it fails to install the new update. I rooted my phone and the bootloader is unlocked. Is it because of unlocked bootloader? Someone should help pls
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Have you installed any other root applications other than your Superuser application?
If so, try to uninstall (completely) the application, lock your bootloader, and unroot your phone.
If a system data is altered, and you don't know how to recover it to it's original state, then you have no choice
but to reflash your firmware before performing an update.

I cant relock my bootloader. Any help on how to?
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