Hey guys,
I have very recently become the owner of an Xperia Arc obtaining the device as a replacement through my o2 insurance policy for my previous HTC Desire which suffered liquid damage
At present I am relatively happy with my Arc stock however I would love to hear from other users who have flashed roms on their Arc and hear if it is really all that beneficial.
With my old Desire it was a must thing to root it etc because I was stuck running only Froyo and suffered from low internal memory storage.
I look forward to hearing some feedback from you other Arc owners out there!
Regards, DJM.
dontjudgemekk said:
Hey guys,
I have very recently become the owner of an Xperia Arc obtaining the device as a replacement through my o2 insurance policy for my previous HTC Desire which suffered liquid damage
At present I am relatively happy with my Arc stock however I would love to hear from other users who have flashed roms on their Arc and hear if it is really all that beneficial.
With my old Desire it was a must thing to root it etc because I was stuck running only Froyo and suffered from low internal memory storage.
I look forward to hearing some feedback from you other Arc owners out there!
Regards, DJM.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi,
welcome to the club
For me, I really like SE UI, and it looks very stylish, at least for me.
I got only root,and I don't want to unlock BL since it's not needed for me. Now waiting for OTA, to still remain rooted.
And keep it updated new firmware rolled out
shtreber said:
Hi,
welcome to the club
For me, I really like SE UI, and it looks very stylish, at least for me.
I got only root,and I don't want to unlock BL since it's not needed for me. Now waiting for OTA, to still remain rooted.
And keep it updated new firmware rolled out
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks mate
Yeah I love the SE UI, I don't have a lot of interest in flashing MIUI. Tried it before on my HTC Desire and it just wasn't for me! If I was to unlock my bootloader it would be to flash tweaked roms which are SE based.
What do you get out of rooting the Arc? The usual overclocking etc?
No chance to overclock as kernel doesnt support it. just underclock and change governors. I am also just rooted with a locked bootloader. However im waiting to receive the new firmware update as I am o2 uk firmware. I am wary of unlocking the bootloader as of the 0% battery issue which has scared me to be honest
Sent from my LT15i using Tapatalk
What are your talking about?
He needs to unlock the bl and then he can flash kernels with oc up to 2GHz.
Sent from my iPad 2 using Tapatalk
rkanwar said:
No chance to overclock as kernel doesnt support it. just underclock and change governors. I am also just rooted with a locked bootloader. However im waiting to receive the new firmware update as I am o2 uk firmware. I am wary of unlocking the bootloader as of the 0% battery issue which has scared me to be honest
Sent from my LT15i using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm with o2 UK also! I feel the same way as you, the 0% battery issue has scared me as well.
What benefits has rooting your device given you?
I assume you are referring to the 2.3.4 firmware update? I'm really excited at the prospect of getting Ice Cream Sandwich which has been announced to be coming to the Arc
dontjudgemekk said:
I'm with o2 UK also! I feel the same way as you, the 0% battery issue has scared me as well.
What benefits has rooting your device given you?
I assume you are referring to the 2.3.4 firmware update? I'm really excited at the prospect of getting Ice Cream Sandwich which has been announced to be coming to the Arc
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Honestly im on 2.3.3 on the .368 firmware I havent yet received the new update, have you? Ive so far only rooted to remove stock apps. Tried using no cpu frills to change governors but it didnt work for me.
Sent from my LT15i using Tapatalk
rkanwar said:
Honestly im on 2.3.3 on the .368 firmware I havent yet received the new update, have you? Ive so far only rooted to remove stock apps. Tried using no cpu frills to change governors but it didnt work for me.
Sent from my LT15i using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am also still running the .369 firmware, looking forward to getting the new version!
I rooted my Arc last night and removed the bloatware apps, noticed a small difference in performance but nothing major which I'm sure is expected.
P.S. I totally stole your signature's Xperia Arc image and used it in mine to replace my old HTC Desire one
**Edit** 2.3.4 just became available to me via Companion! (4.0.2.A.042)
Presume you rooted using the new zurg method?.. if you want to over clock at any point then you will need to unlock the Bootloader to do it.. the 0% battery issue only came about through people trying to flash old SE ROMs, root with gingerbreak, then OTA upgrade to the latest version...
NOTHING to do with bootloader unlocking.. and actually not a problem now that we have the new Zergrush root method. HERE
im_iceman said:
Presume you rooted using the new zurg method?.. if you want to over clock at any point then you will need to unlock the Bootloader to do it.. the 0% battery issue only came about through people trying to flash old SE ROMs, root with gingerbreak, then OTA upgrade to the latest version...
NOTHING to do with bootloader unlocking.. and actually not a problem now that we have the new Zergrush root method. HERE
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah I rooted with the new Zergrush method. Worked a treat!
Tempted to unlock my bootloader now to flash a roms
dontjudgemekk said:
I'm with o2 UK also! I feel the same way as you, the 0% battery issue has scared me as well.
What benefits has rooting your device given you?
I assume you are referring to the 2.3.4 firmware update? I'm really excited at the prospect of getting Ice Cream Sandwich which has been announced to be coming to the Arc
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Open the bootloader and fly!!!
Enviado desde mi LT15i usando Tapatalk
l3ush said:
Open the bootloader and fly!!!
Enviado desde mi LT15i usando Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What do you think I should flash first?
DooMKernel and SuperCharger V6
Sent from my iPad 2 using Tapatalk
Flo95 said:
DooMKernel and SuperCharger V6
Sent from my iPad 2 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just got my Arc running SuperCharger V6
Related
Hi all. I'm new to this forum as I recently gotten my HTC Desire HD and I wanted to make it faster. with an custom ROM.
I actually get stuck at the 2nd step of rooting my DHD so I don't got allot info to give.
I recently had an update which was for the camera and the touchscreen itself if I remember right. but I really regret it.
I've got VISIONary+ installed. and when I press "Temp. root" it'll show a yellow triangle and I can see it load. but after a minute or 2 it only shows a black screen. I've had it on for almost 3 hours now. and I can't seem to get past it.
If you need more info, I'll provide it.
I hope somebody can help me with this one. since I really want a custom ROM on my DHD.
Sincerely,
Aliq
Hi
The new updates stops temp root etc etc... So you will need to wait till the devs come up with a new method.
It might take a while as most devs wont unroot and lose s off ....
But you never know, but if post your version of firmware, it be your doing something wrong?
But if you updated you'll need to wait.
Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk
mikecoffee said:
Hi
The new updates stops temp root etc etc... So you will need to wait till the devs come up with a new method.
It might take a while as most devs wont unroot and lose s off ....
But you never know, but if post your version of firmware, it be your doing something wrong?
But if you updated you'll need to wait.
Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm running on Android 2.2.1
Boot into boot loader and resEt your phone
Root not possible yea even on 2011 htc decides that android phones should not be rooted stupid
nandihno said:
Boot into boot loader and resEt your phone
Root not possible yea even on 2011 htc decides that android phones should not be rooted stupid
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Will this get me back to Android 2.2 where I can root it?
Thread number 267 on this topic. No you can't downgrade and toy can't root.
Sent from my performance enhanced Desire HD
dr.m0x said:
Thread number 267 on this topic. No you can't downgrade and toy can't root.
Sent from my performance enhanced Desire HD
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nice counting, sorry I didn't know there were more people that posted this, but I got it now, thanks allot Dr.
Aliq said:
Will this get me back to Android 2.2 where I can root it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No that will get you back to your original 2.2.1 you are going to loose all data though.
And u know 2.2.1 cant be rooted yet.
I am just curious will htc release 2.3 android for wildfire??? Anyone know???
Best regards
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App
Unlikely. But, this has officially neither been confirmed nor denied. Someone sent a mail to HTC, and, got a standard automated reply "We will notify you if we are providing 2.3 for Wildfire... bla bla bla"
Anyhow, as I said previously, in my personal opinion, it is unlikely. More so now, because the Wildfire S is out.
Good point there... I mean it is kind of strange that we have custom roms for wildfire based on gingerbread that work quite fine,and then we dont have original rom with gingerbread... and then stupidest move of all is to lock bootloader and all that malarky that makes froyo unrootable...
Am I right or wrong???
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App
dragdusan said:
Good point there... I mean it is kind of strange that we have custom roms for wildfire based on gingerbread that work quite fine,and then we dont have original rom with gingerbread... and then stupidest move of all is to lock bootloader and all that malarky that makes froyo unrootable...
Am I right or wrong???
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's to force people to ditch their Wildfire and get their new line of phones. Simple and cold business logic.
why the hell do u need official gingerbread on ur wildfire. the official froyo for wildfire updated the bootloader and implemented greater security on the bootloader, so that no one knows whether it will be rooted or not. 4months of work without any result.
i dont want official gingerbread on my device. and i dont want any further security on my bootloader. need someone to root my wildfire.
the answer to ur question is wildfire is not getting any official gingerbread. the 3 network in UK has already confirmed that.
the reason is simple. wildfire s is releasing this may, which decreases the htc support to the original wildfire.
The hero still got 2.1 after.the desire was out
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App
brilldoctor said:
The hero still got 2.1 after.the desire was out
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hero wasn't a budget device but the Wildfire is.
HTC Tattoo for an example is still on 1.6.
Also HTC UK said on facebook, "Because of the capabilities of the wildfire we think its best for now to keep the wildfire on 2.2"
Which makes no sense, Gingerbread is even faster.
bharatgaddameedi said:
why the hell do u need official gingerbread on ur wildfire. the official froyo for wildfire updated the bootloader and implemented greater security on the bootloader, so that no one knows whether it will be rooted or not. 4months of work without any result.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Err.... I did update to 2.2 official without changing my HBOOT. How? I waited for the modified version without the HBOOT image
I`ll gladly do the same for 2.3 official.
Alex_GP said:
Err.... I did update to 2.2 official without changing my HBOOT. How? I waited for the modified version without the HBOOT image
I`ll gladly do the same for 2.3 official.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
great news dude. it means that even u can still root ur froyo wildfire now. ur patience benefitted u. to be patient is what i learn frm u.
and where is that modified version of official froyo update. can u give me a download link of it.
i think the modified version definately has an updated radio, updated recovery image, and other updated things leaving the HBOOT unupdated. do u face any problems with this issue.
i think the modified update is OTA UPDATE zip file. and in that ota zip file, we will see firmware.zip .
the firmware .zip contains boot.img and HBOOT file
i think u replaced the boot.img and HBOOT with an older version eclair RUU. am i correct
creators of the modified version, pls let me know how u did that.
edit:
oh, sorry i got it.
so, u first had a rooted phone and then u made update with ROOTED OFFICIAL UPDATE.ZIP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9890520&postcount=4
it`s v0.0, but i`m running V0.1.
[DELETED]
Gingerbread Sense would be slow on our device. HTC won't do such a stupid thing. They will force people the upgrade the phones.
ShyamSasi said:
Gingerbread Sense would be slow on our device. HTC won't do such a stupid thing. They will force people the upgrade the phones.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
really. how would be the gingerbread sense in custom roms. havent tasted them yet
bharatgaddameedi said:
really. how would be the gingerbread sense in custom roms. havent tasted them yet
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No one has, because Gingerbread Sense does not boot on the Wildfire. Atleast yet.
Gingerbread is pretty light, It has the exact requirements of Froyo.
It will not run slow, there are custom roms that prove that.
HTC is just forcing you to buy a new phone.
I think I'll go Samsung next time.
From my expirence with samsung - DONT!! My tab has had no updates, is laggy (as all other galaxy s devices are) I would reccomend a higher end htc
brilldoctor said:
From my expirence with samsung - DONT!! My tab has had no updates, is laggy (as all other galaxy s devices are) I would reccomend a higher end htc
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I wouldn't. They are all shipping with locked bootloaders now - ala SE. So, if you wish to have stuff like Root and Custom ROM's, not good at all.
Skye Menjou said:
Gingerbread is pretty light, It has the exact requirements of Froyo.
It will not run slow, there are custom roms that prove that.
HTC is just forcing you to buy a new phone.
I think I'll go Samsung next time.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1 on samsung. I myself am thinking of getting a Galaxy Ace. Rooted my friend's ace yesterday - it was so easy! Just psneuter (superoneclick) is enough - and you have full system r/w access. Trying to get CWM running on it now
Actually, a lot of the new SE phones are supposed to ship with unlockable bootloaders. As far as I know, anyway. Neo, Arc and Play, at least. These seem to be fairly high-end.
Just wondering whether they will back out soon like they did with PS3's OtherOS option.
3xeno said:
I wouldn't. They are all shipping with locked bootloaders now - ala SE. So, if you wish to have stuff like Root and Custom ROM's, not good at all.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's why my tab Is stock. With the wildfire it was as simple as unrevoked and then hit install rom in clockworkmod whilst the Samsung devices you need to mess with odin and there are no rrus to go back to stock
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App
So since as if we have already been abandoned by the Gingerbreak Project, what can you guys recommend to root my R800i without removing the ability to update the phone to higher Android in the coming months?
So you see I am really new to Android and I have little knowledge on unlocking bootloaders and the like that's why I stuck to Gingerbreak last month. Now that I have updated to 2.3.3, yeah everybody knows Gingerbreak no longer works.
I cannot consider reverting back to 2.3.2 since the 2.3.3 update really improved the battery performance and I'd still choose that over the ability to root on the 2.3.2. But then, bottom line is we really love our phones rooted.
So to cut the crap, anyone please recommend the best method to root the R800i (I would be open for tutorials) whilst preserving our ability to update to better versions in the future?
Ive not rooted or unlocked the boot loader yet myself as this is my first android device im taking it slowly but according to threads in the development section you can root and upgrade as long as you do nothing to the device before upgrading, root the phone then upgrade to 2.3.3
This means flashing backwards first obviously.
As far as upgrading in the future you will be better off flashing a custom rom if development goes well. Custom roms will take this device further than official updates will.
Sent from my R800i using XDA App
narflynn619 said:
So since as if we have already been abandoned by the Gingerbreak Project, what can you guys recommend to root my R800i without removing the ability to update the phone to higher Android in the coming months?
So you see I am really new to Android and I have little knowledge on unlocking bootloaders and the like that's why I stuck to Gingerbreak last month. Now that I have updated to 2.3.3, yeah everybody knows Gingerbreak no longer works.
I cannot consider reverting back to 2.3.2 since the 2.3.3 update really improved the battery performance and I'd still choose that over the ability to root on the 2.3.2. But then, bottom line is we really love our phones rooted.
So to cut the crap, anyone please recommend the best method to root the R800i (I would be open for tutorials) whilst preserving our ability to update to better versions in the future?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
See here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116090. Follow the steps and you shall have root on 2.3.3 . I have also opted to "freeze" the bloat this time instead of just uninstalling it, in hopes that when 2.3.4 arrives i can do the ota update again and still keep root.
Also @ -josh- rooting will not damage your phone so its safe to root. I am also a first time android user myself but following the steps in the thread above worked fine no problems. And even if it didnt you can use SEUS to fix a phone with a locked bootloader
I rooted my phone when i was using 2.3.2 and found a good improvement.
Then i updated to an unrooted 2.3.3.
Ive left it unrooted for now. 2.3.3 performance is better than a rooted 2.3.2 i find.
It would be nice to root and remove the bloatwarw and overclock to 1.5 ghz, which can now be done. But for now i am happy.
Aside from a few Gameloft games not working, 2.3.3 is outstanding.
Not going to root until something major happens. Only reason i can see to root is to clock to 1.5 ghz to get n64oid working better.
Other than that, no point imo.
i have already tried the 2.3.2 root then flash to 2.3.3 method to no avail.. i don't know what im doing wrong but i think it's because my handset's a HK one, had it bought by someone in HK then i am using it here in the philippines. i'm not considering flashing custom roms either since i can't trust others' hands playing around roms, hehehe.. sigh!
You can are not supposed to flash to 2.3.3.. You are supposed to flash your phone to 2.3.2 uk generic version. After root your phone and through your phone you go to settings /about/update software and upgrade it there without hooking it to the computer. Make sure that your bootloader is LOCKED, otherwise you brick your phone.
Sent from my XPlay using XDA App.
All gameloft games work with 2.3.3. Delete all the data files in game/gameloft and redownload all the games. It will work
Sent from my XPlay using XDA App.
yah yah yah yah i did all that before and still nothing..
Deoxlar said:
All gameloft games work with 2.3.3. Delete all the data files in game/gameloft and redownload all the games. It will work
Sent from my XPlay using XDA App.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I uninstalled all my non-working gameloft games.
Anyway i can get them back without purchasing them again?
narflynn619 said:
i have already tried the 2.3.2 root then flash to 2.3.3 method to no avail.. i don't know what im doing wrong but i think it's because my handset's a HK one, had it bought by someone in HK then i am using it here in the philippines. i'm not considering flashing custom roms either since i can't trust others' hands playing around roms, hehehe.. sigh!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Use this to get to 2.3.3 unrooted. Everything will be put back to stock.
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/sup...ds/subject/updateservice/1.915711?cc=gb&lc=en
Yes go to the website on the stock android browser, enter your phone number. All games purchased for your business device will be there for one year.
Sent from my XPlay using XDA App.
narflynn619 said:
yah yah yah yah i did all that before and still nothing..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You are clearly doing something wrong, the only phone that can't be rooted is the version version of the play.
Sent from my XPlay using XDA App.
Deoxlar said:
Yes go to the website on the stock android browser, enter your phone number. All games purchased for your business device will be there for one year.
Sent from my XPlay using XDA App.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for this info.
Unfortunately it didnt work for me. I only have one game in the list which was Asphalt 6.
Ive bought about half of them so there should be plenty more in the list but they are not there.
Ive emailed customer service. Not really that bothered if i get them back or not but i wanted to play Sacred Odessy again. It stopped working when i updated to 2.3.3.
Nevermind.
Don't email them. Call them. Email takes more then a week for each reply. Calling us 10 minutes wait
Sent from my XPlay using XDA App.
sheise. i've been on 2.3.3 unrooted for weeks now and i'm sick of the bloatware... flashing a 2.3.2 UK generic ROM via FlashTool gives back an error that's why i stuck to 2.3.3 unrooted..
EDIT:
oh well, the root-the-2.3.2-then-update-to-2.3.3-via-OTA method suddenly worked today.. sheise!
Does flashing the phone complete erase everything?
crimsonnight said:
Does flashing the phone complete erase everything?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's better if you choose to erase personal files.. It's an option that you check off before flash. That being said, nothing on your sd card gets touched.
Sent from my XPlay using XDA App.
so everyone still uses FlashTool? it gives me back an error so i used WotanClient. Worked like a charm! I'm now on 2.3.3 UK Generic ROOTED! and works like anything else here in the philippines!
Deoxlar said:
It's better if you choose to erase personal files.. It's an option that you check off before flash. That being said, nothing on your sd card gets touched.
Sent from my XPlay using XDA App.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks, so if I want there's an option to keep all my data/settings? Basically I could flash a rooted version of 2.3.3 onto my xperia play running 2.3.3? Cheers
hey
im a new xperia play user and i got a few questions.
which rom for now is the best?
(please link me the instruction and rom file)
before im downloading a new rom to the device should i root it first?
my current spec:
model number R800i, android ver. 2.3.2
baseband 7x30A-AAABQMAZM-1290_14-10
KERNEL 2.6.32.9-PERF [email protected]#1
BUILD NUMBER 3.0.A.2.181
answer please?
The ROM scene seems slow and complicated at the moment for the XPlay. Different versions of the phone needing different ROM installations, Sony blocking this, that and the other. High chance to brick......
For this reason i went back to 2.3.3 (unrooted).
Apart from being able to overclock and get rid of a bit of bloatware, both of which are not really necessary, i don't see any reason just yet to install new ROMS (or even root for that matter).
I wont update to 2.3.4 until it becomes officially available either. (Few weeks yet i beleive).
I use the 4.0 firmware by flashing it using x10 flashtool in 2.91 beta
I use doomkernel aswell
Sent from my Xperia PLAY R800i using XDA App
thanks for the answer.
in that case i will wait too.
Cat_On_Droid said:
I use the 4.0 firmware by flashing it using x10 flashtool in 2.91 beta
I use doomkernel aswell
Sent from my Xperia PLAY R800i using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
is your play not from a carrier?
is this how you can use flashtool?
dsswoosh said:
The ROM scene seems slow and complicated at the moment for the XPlay. Different versions of the phone needing different ROM installations, Sony blocking this, that and the other. High chance to brick......
For this reason i went back to 2.3.3 (unrooted).
Apart from being able to overclock and get rid of a bit of bloatware, both of which are not really necessary, i don't see any reason just yet to install new ROMS (or even root for that matter).
I wont update to 2.3.4 until it becomes officially available either. (Few weeks yet i beleive).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You do realize it's incredibly hard too really brick this phone right... You can all ways use flashtool to get out of it. And step by step directions is hard? Not to mention various guides helping noobs thanks to fma.
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app
R: xperia play, which rom is the best?
CrypticRook said:
You do realize it's incredibly hard too really brick this phone right... You can all ways use flashtool to get out of it. And step by step directions is hard? Not to mention various guides helping noobs thanks to fma.
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
well, do you realize that this is a topic of 1 year and half ago?
Inviato dal mio Nexus 7 con Tapatalk 2
GB: NXT Lite
ICS: Xperia Play Express Rom ICS
JB: SlimBean for Xperia Play
NXT Lite is best for gaming. If you don't like stock SE UI, you can flash Gin2JellyBean theme.
There is no such thing.
Thread closed.
Hi all, finally sent of my Mrs's faulty San Francisco and they've offered her a xperia arc as a replacement, which I jumped at after looking at the specs.
Having recently got and being busy with my transformer prime i Just wondered if anyone could give me a nice little round-up of the phone being a late user and how to get the best out if it?
Cheers
Unlocking your bootloader is easy if it's not carrier branded, and thereafter, root is very easy too.
Root without unlocking the bootloader can be done with ZergRush exploit.
We have some Tweaked stock, CM7, official ICS Alpha and MIUI ROMS. There are also various mods and tweaks for stock ROM available.
Arconium 5.6 + DooMKernel V15/16 is a great ROM amd kernel combo
Sent from my LT15i using XDA Premium App