Is it possible to reinstall the completely stock rom for the xperia Arc S after I've unlocked my bootloader and tried several custom roms? like Miui and CM.
Thank you
touge_master said:
Is it possible to reinstall the completely stock rom for the xperia Arc S after I've unlocked my bootloader and tried several custom roms? like Miui and CM.
Thank you
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Yes, you can install stock rom without any problems.
And where can I get it? the links I saw in a different thread are all broken...
If anyone who has the Rom could host it somewhere I would appreciate it
touge_master said:
And where can I get it? the links I saw in a different thread are all broken...
If anyone who has the Rom could host it somewhere I would appreciate it
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You can use flashtool programm you will find the firmware in the thread just search it and flash whatever firmware you want you can't update via ota/pc if bootloader is unlock(first you must locked again) or if you change something from /system
i hope i help you.
Thing is I dont have the fw I want, only have custom roms, and all the links are broken (they were from multiupload), so I would like someone to upload them again.
Thank you all for your help
Search for wotan sever,register there and flash
http://www.wotanserver.com/en
jejeh said:
Search for wotan sever,register there and flash
http://www.wotanserver.com/en
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It looks useful for all who's lookin for the original ROM.
Thanks guys, that worked perfectly.
One last question is Waton server always updated? I mean do they supply all the new roms? ICS is coming out soon for the xperia arc s
I have wiped all my system & dont have backup.
I Have Xperia Arc S LT18i
SI 1254-9037
But could not find the exact firmware sor SI 1254-9037 (this is Saudi Arabia sales item)
I found below ones to download, whic one will be proper for Turkey? And will it be a problem to flash?
4.1.B.0.587
Generic Trade Central Europe 1 (4.0.4) (1254-2716)
or
4.1.B.0.431
Generic Trade Turkey (4.0.4) (1254-2233)
Central Europe is made up of the following.....
Germany
Poland
Czech Republic
Slovakia
Switzerland
Austria
Slovenia
Hungary
But it will work on your device (its the update to 4.1.B.0.431)
If you want your fone back to original then stick with the Generic Trade Turkey file as Im not sure if you've had the update over there yet
Thank you wolf_b
indeed, this phone comes from Saudi Arabia
SI 1254-9037 (this is Saudi Arabia sales item) But also have Turkish language option.
But I couldnt find anything original about it, neither gingerbrea nor ICS.
So I just want to be sure, if anything negative will be happen if I flash a different SI distribution.
This is the question: If no problem, I downloaded Generic Trade Central Europe 1 (4.0.4) (1254-2716),
this is the latest ICS update of Sony. I guess it will also have Turkish Option!
What do you suggest?
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Hi!
I tried to flash the 4.0.2.A.0.58 from the 15i, but with that i get no service and the screen is acting funny.
Is there a 4.0.2.A.0.58 ftf ready for R800i? I read about better Battery Life in the 58, so i want to give it a try.
Greetings
MrMmmkay
Have you tried flashing it with WotanServer? Seems that version is available on there
Ok, i see. Wotan Server is new for me, but i can choose the 58 , just downloading.
Atarii said:
Have you tried flashing it with WotanServer? Seems that version is available on there
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Hi mate can you please teatch me what is that Wotanserver i've my Xperia Play rooted an can´t install OTA my phone is operator locked and i'm from Portugal tried old firmwares give me a lot of headackes and i've to go back to old firmare 2.3.4
compilation 4.1.A.0.283 this is the one i've and works fine portuguese keyboard with all the accents etc. is there anyone o please have new firmware and tell me if it is values the pain in the ass to erase all the data ? what are the improvements for portuguese version... sorry to be such a noob but i prefer to have my play working like this than have an international keyboard for portuguese (no accent's, dicitonary bla bla) anyone from Portugal have the new firmware instaled help me?
i've got engough for having the message nem firmware available and when download it EIF go to install and says can't install.... F****
sorry for my english and keep on XDA Forum. Sony Ericsson should learn with XDA Team and all the people that help !!!!
I think that the only .58 firmware out right now is for Hong Kong at least it was when I checked yesterday
Sent from my R800i using XDA App
There are many languages in the HK Firmware to, so this shouldt work .
It seems i cant use the Wotan files. There seems to be no way to convert the Wotan Files to use with Flashtool.
I dont want to wipe my Userdata, so i have to use the Flashtool, on Wotan there is no Option to disable wiping Userdata as far as i know .
So, is their a Flastool ready ftf File for R800i anywhere?
So I received my Arc S today in the UK, and it's a French model - I knew it'd be a European model of some sort when I ordered, so that's fine.
But even though I've set the language to English, I'm still finding a few things in French and it seems like my UK network can't detect what phone I have, and I'm unable to get a data connection.
Can someone tell me if it's possible to flash a generic stock or O2-UK stock rom to it please? I used to have a HTC Sensation and have experience rooting and custom rom'ing with that. My current build number is 4.0.2.A.0.42.
Do I root and flash the stock firmware from this page?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204302
So to build number 4.0.A.2.368, to be clear. Will that give me all the generic/UK stock options instead of French video services, Canal+ and Jeux Gameloft?! I really don't need a custom rom, in fact I want it to be as much like I've just bought it from a UK supply as possible and don't even need rooting or the bootloader unlocked at the end of it if that can be avoided.
Your help is much appreciated in advance!
schnide
Go to http://www.wotanserver.com/en
You can flash what you want for free, just register on the site and download the client
http://www.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-arc-s-lt18/4-0-2-a-0-62/language-download
plopingo said:
Go to http://www.wotanserver.com/en
You can flash what you want for free, just register on the site and download the client
http://www.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-arc-s-lt18/4-0-2-a-0-62/language-download
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Thanks! It doesn't seem to have a generic UK firmware - only Central Europe 1/2/3 without listing the difference - but I've emailed Wotanserver to see if they can advise.
Is their method safe, do you know?
Hi all
I hope I've posted this in the right place.
I have a stock French Arc S that I'd like to be flashed to a stock UK model - at the moment, although my phone is in English, a few of the icons are still in French and I also have some France-specific apps.
Can anyone tell me the simplest way to flash the phone? Do I need to root, etc.? I used to have a HTC Sensation, and rooted and custom rom'ed that, so I'm not a complete dunce.
It's possible I might flash a custom rom in the future, but my experience with the Sensation wasn't too hot. I basically would flash to custom to remove Facebook, Twitter etc. integration as I have no need nor interest. But stock UK (generic or O2) is better than stock French for me!
Thank you very much in advance,
schnide
Is your bootloader locked? If the answer is yes, you may have two safe options: (i) flash the UK's FTF file to your phone using FlashTool, and (ii) flash the stock UK FW using WotanServer.
For (i), you need the tool below. I don't have such FTF, so you'll need to search a little. Don't post another thread, SEARCH.
[TOOL/LT15] [UPDATE 15/01/2012] Flashtool version 0.6.7.0 - Windows / Linux
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000012
[EDIT] 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware for Xperia Arc S
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1408142
Just found a FTF. Not UK but a FTF though. As I said, search.
For (ii), see WotanServer's website:
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S Firmware Flashing
http://www.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-arc-s-lt18/debranding-flash
Regards.
schnidex said:
Hi all
I hope I've posted this in the right place.
I have a stock French Arc S that I'd like to be flashed to a stock UK model - at the moment, although my phone is in English, a few of the icons are still in French and I also have some France-specific apps.
Can anyone tell me the simplest way to flash the phone? Do I need to root, etc.? I used to have a HTC Sensation, and rooted and custom rom'ed that, so I'm not a complete dunce.
It's possible I might flash a custom rom in the future, but my experience with the Sensation wasn't too hot. I basically would flash to custom to remove Facebook, Twitter etc. integration as I have no need nor interest. But stock UK (generic or O2) is better than stock French for me!
Thank you very much in advance,
schnide
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well why don't you need french version .
If it's just about the junk apps that comes preloaded with your phone .
Just root your phone and start deleting theme easily .
you don't need to flash a new ROM .
and this is your friend :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
My XPS is 1257-6713. I assume this is the number that means no brand italian version of the XPS.
I was wondering, how to return to the stock firmware that has the same number as my device? Is there any easy way to do it?
MarkMRL said:
My XPS is 1257-6713. I assume this is the number that means no brand italian version of the XPS.
I was wondering, how to return to the stock firmware that has the same number as my device? Is there any easy way to do it?
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Have u unlocked the bootloader??
If unlocked, relock it
Then repair the phone with Sony Update Service
KWOKSFUNG said:
Have u unlocked the bootloader??
If unlocked, relock it
Then repair the phone with Sony Update Service
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I'm locked and I never unlocked. Anyway, I did that many times, if I have the generic world firmware on and then repair, I will get a repaired generic world firmware, I won't get the italian firmware.
Sorry, I confused SUS with SPCC. So if I repair with SUS I will get the original firmware? Will try tomorrow and report back.
MarkMRL said:
I'm locked and I never unlocked. Anyway, I did that many times, if I have the generic world firmware on and then repair, I will get a repaired generic world firmware, I won't get the italian firmware.
Sorry, I confused SUS with SPCC. So if I repair with SUS I will get the original firmware? Will try tomorrow and report back.
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wait... u want the italian firmware??
i'm not really sure if update service can give it to u
u should find a .ftf file of the italian version then flash it into your XS with flashtool
(actually i cant really get y u bother getting the italian version)
I supposed u have rooted your phone and have CWM
if u still want to try update servcie
remember to back up things becoz using update service will wipe your stuff
KWOKSFUNG said:
wait... u want the italian firmware??
i'm not really sure if update service can give it to u
u should find a .ftf file of the italian version then flash it into your XS with flashtool
(actually i cant really get y u bother getting the italian version)
I supposed u have rooted your phone and have CWM
if u still want to try update servcie
remember to back up things becoz using update service will wipe your stuff
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It's probably not a big deal but I think there is a reason why they put those codes in there. Maybe there are small hardware differences between different SI numbers, I don't know. Maybe that's what's causing those weird bugs on JB for people who updated using flashtool? I remember hearing back when I had the Ray that this was the case, but maybe I heard wrong.
Anyway, the main reason why I wanted to be able to do this was because I'm considering selling the phone, and wanted to know how to return it to it's original stock firmware version.
MarkMRL said:
It's probably not a big deal but I think there is a reason why they put those codes in there. Maybe there are small hardware differences between different SI numbers, I don't know. Maybe that's what's causing those weird bugs on JB for people who updated using flashtool? I remember hearing back when I had the Ray that this was the case, but maybe I heard wrong.
Anyway, the main reason why I wanted to be able to do this was because I'm considering selling the phone, and wanted to know how to return it to it's original stock firmware version.
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I dont think it is related to the region
and seems Xperia S only have two version in hardware
The Japanese version known as Sony Ericson Xperia NX (which dont have NFC function) and the LT26i we are using
those jellybean bugs are universal too
actually, those people use flashtool are usually becoz the jellybean firmware are not yet released in their country so they can only be obtained with flashing the ftf file in flashtool
KWOKSFUNG said:
I dont think it is related to the region
and seems Xperia S only have two version in hardware
The Japanese version known as Sony Ericson Xperia NX (which dont have NFC function) and the LT26i we are using
those jellybean bugs are universal too
actually, those people use flashtool are usually becoz the jellybean firmware are not yet released in their country so they can only be obtained with flashing the ftf file in flashtool
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I used the flashtool as well as the official JB hasn't released here yet, apparently for Sony Italy doesn't exist, and if it does, it comes after freaking third world countries.
Anyway, what's the point of the SI number then, if all the XS phones are identical?
MarkMRL said:
I used the flashtool as well as the official JB hasn't released here yet, apparently for Sony Italy doesn't exist, and if it does, it comes after freaking third world countries.
Anyway, what's the point of the SI number then, if all the XS phones are identical?
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lol I know that feel bro, those update usually release first in America and Europe. Italy are not supposed to be the slowest one.
(Well, some says Hong Kong (where I'm from) is supposed to be one of the slowest, but seems not really true in major update.)
I think different SI number of a rom indicate which input languages it provide in the Xperia keyboard is the main thing.
For example, they dont think u need to type Chinese in Italy, so u may not find the Chinese keyboard in your rom.
And i just flash a .211 recently, which i dont know where region it is for.This rom is lack of the Chinese keyboard. I could only flash it myself with recovery.
Maybe not just language thing all the time, some more stock settings that may suit you a bit more.
BTW, not all XS are identical. When it just release in 2012, Xperia S is known to have the yellow screen problem. (When the device overheat, the screen will show yellow patches in some part. This is a minor hardware failure) But sony offer free repair for those devices then, which replace it with a better screen. We can assume that all repaired XS and newer XS are identical now.
Hi all,
I'm new here, I stumbled across your site when I was looking for some info on how to debrand my xperia z1 compact that's coming from o2 Ireland. I want to get rid of all the o2 branding and bloadware stuff on it and have it as a clean phone.
I saw the tutorial that has been posted up on xperiablog about unbranding an xperia Z using flashtool, seems straightforward enough.
But I don't know what the correct fw version I need to flash it with, and if it's even here to download?
Like I said, the phone is an o2 Ireland branded phone and locked to o2 Ireland too.
Can anyone help me, point me in the right direction? I'm totally new to this and don't want to mess up my phone!
Thanks
Any in the resource thread.
XperienceD said:
Any in the resource thread.
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Can you point me in the right direction to the one I need? There's lots of different versions and I'm not sure what is the latest one and what one I need for my country? Like I said the phone is an o2 Ireland branded phone, so what version firmware I need, that's what I'm not sure about.
Is there a main European version firmware? or do I use the UK one? I'm just looking for the OFFICIAL stock firmware that hasn't been altered in any way.
Ger_S said:
Can you point me in the right direction to the one I need? There's lots of different versions and I'm not sure what is the latest one and what one I need for my country? Like I said the phone is an o2 Ireland branded phone, so what version firmware I need, that's what I'm not sure about.
Is there a main European version firmware? or do I use the UK one? I'm just looking for the OFFICIAL stock firmware that hasn't been altered in any way.
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use latest (08.2014)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...rmware-14-4-0-108-generic-ru-edition-t2862723
or from UK server (07.2014)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...tock-rom-xperia-z1c-d5503-14-4-0-108-t2839005
or nordic (07.2014)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...tock-rom-xperia-z1c-d5503-14-4-0-108-t2816250
Maetz3 said:
use latest (08.2014)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...rmware-14-4-0-108-generic-ru-edition-t2862723
or from UK server (07.2014)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...tock-rom-xperia-z1c-d5503-14-4-0-108-t2839005
or nordic (07.2014)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...tock-rom-xperia-z1c-d5503-14-4-0-108-t2816250
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Great, thanks so much for your help.
Just a few more questions before I do this...
This fw contains the latest android software right? And if I install this fw and the phone is locked to o2 Ireland, it will still be locked after I install the latest original stock fw? I'm not sure if it unlocks the phone too if I get rid of the network providers software that's already on the phone right now.
Ger_S said:
Can you point me in the right direction to the one I need? There's lots of different versions and I'm not sure what is the latest one and what one I need for my country?
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Kind of obvious, I get not wanting to break your Phone but that's just what you will do if you don't read things properly.
XperienceD said:
Check Yours:
[TOOL] Updatechecker Xperia Devices
[TOOL] Website for instant firmware update check for Xperia phones
Latest
FTF file 14.4.A.0.108 Android 4.4.4 KitKat for Z1 Compact
[STOCK ROM][FTF]Xperia Z1c (D5503) 14.4.A.0.108 Generic UK unbranded (1279-4053)
[STOCK ROM][FTF]Xperia Z1c D5503_14.4.A.0.108_Central Europe unbranded (1280-7864)
[STOCK ROM][FTF] Xperia Z1 Compact (D5503) 14.4.A.0.108 Generic TR (Unbranded/Turkey)
[STOCK][FTF] D5503 14.4.A.0.108 Customized-SA (Saudi Arabia)
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Ger_S said:
I'm not sure if it unlocks the phone too if I get rid of the network providers software that's already on the phone right now.
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Read this from start to finish - Z1 Compact Resource Thread -|-Rooting-BL Unlocking-Firmware & More..., 1. to learn and 2. O2 Contract users can unlock for free and the link is posted there how to.
XperienceD said:
Kind of obvious, I get not wanting to break your Phone but that's just what you will do if you don't read things properly.
Read this from start to finish -
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Your patience is legend
Fastest and safest way to remove bloat is as follows:
1. Root
2. Buy/get Titanium Backup Pro
3. Freeze all bloatware.
4. ??
5. Profit