[Q] HELP: will not upgrade to ICS? Even with CWM

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Hi

I bought this ARC S in China (second hand filled with lots of crap apps), and it comes with a Android 2.3.4 Build: 4.0.2.A.0.62

So I tried to upgrade it with SE Upgrade tool / Pc. Companion, but they both failed and bricked the phone. So I thought it was unlocked. Getting back to the old system by using that OTAir unbrick tool.

Then, after allot of the mandatory swearing, I actually finally did unlock the bootloader and install SU.
After that I used fastboot to load CWR, and tried to install a couple of ROMs. But for every ROM I have tried to flash, the phone just dies after the "Sony Ericsson" boot with a black screen.

Any ideas on how to go forward? I am killing myself over having an android phone without the possibility to sync against Google services; mail, calendar or contacts.

Tried the forums for two days now, so I thought it was time to write a question Is there any rom that will work to flash with the Flashtool? Is there any way to get into a stock or MIUI ICS rom from where I am?

Cheers and thanks for any help!

Observe still back on: Android 2.3.4 Build: 4.0.2.A.0.62

Originally Posted by mikasjoman

Hi

I bought this ARC S in China (second hand filled with lots of crap apps), and it comes with a Android 2.3.4 Build: 4.0.2.A.0.62

So I tried to upgrade it with SE Upgrade tool / Pc. Companion, but they both failed and bricked the phone. So I thought it was unlocked. Getting back to the old system by using that OTAir unbrick tool.

Then, after allot of the mandatory swearing, I actually finally did unlock the bootloader and install SU.
After that I used fastboot to load CWR, and tried to install a couple of ROMs. But for every ROM I have tried to flash, the phone just dies after the "Sony Ericsson" boot with a black screen.

Any ideas on how to go forward? I am killing myself over having an android phone without the possibility to sync against Google services; mail, calendar or contacts.

Tried the forums for two days now, so I thought it was time to write a question Is there any rom that will work to flash with the Flashtool? Is there any way to get into a stock or MIUI ICS rom from where I am?

Cheers and thanks for any help!

Observe still back on: Android 2.3.4 Build: 4.0.2.A.0.62

flash the ftf via flashtool

got it working with boot526v2 boot image flashed with fastboot The old boot image was for gingerbread of course - stupid me.