ARC/ARC S (ROOT.FTF&.IMG)4.1.B.0.431 ICS 4.0.4+Flashtool+Ringtones+Other

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OK! I´m here again with new links!Check my post for new updates!You can find all you need for your Xperia Arc/Arc S here by jlmcr87

Enjoy and say Thanks please!
And don´t forget to comment


DONATE
If you feel that this post has helped you or you think that the work i put into making this is worthy of donations, then click on the following link for buying me some coffee/beer/etc.
My PayPal Donation Link:

This post in spanish: http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=285137

Steps:

1.Flash
2.Root
3.Tools & Others
4.Install ringtones & Wallpapers

1.Flash:

All Original from Sony Emma




.FTF LATEST VERSION, ready to flash with flashtools:

If you want to download faster, click on the link you want to download and then push the premium button
or register in uploaded.to here:


LT15i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Global World:

LT18i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Global World:

NEW!ROOT THE NEW 4.1.B.0.431 FIRMWARE (For unlocked bootloaders):

NEW!Xperia S ICS Transformation:
Instructions inside
Install via recovery(unlocked bootloaders)
Preview:


Thanks to:

sohrab1985
ThilinaC
mchj
etc......

NEW!ICS STATUS BAR:
Thanks to KrAzYtHeBoY
Install zip via recovery(unlocked bootloaders)
Preview:


Note: Junk apps in this firmware are in:system/vendor/app

LT15i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic World FR:

LT15i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Central Europe 1:

LT18i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic World Iberia:

LT18i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic World Greece:

.FTF OLDER VERSION, ready to flash with flashtools:

LT15a 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic USA:

LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic Global World:

LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.42 Generic Global World (EASY ROOT WITH FLASHTOOLS):

LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic World Iberia (Spain):

LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic World Germany:

LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic World France:

LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic World UK:

LT18i 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic World:

LT18i 4.1.A.0.562 NCB Icecream Sandwich Official:
Thanks to Bin4ry

LT18i 4.1.A.0.562 Generic Global UK Icecream Sandwich Official:

.IMG Prerooted, ready to flash with fastboot (unlocked bootloaders):

Code: fastboot flash system SYSTEMFILE.img
Where SYSTEMFILE is the name of the file you download.

LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic Global World :
Thanks to rahul.pillai


2.Root
Rooting instructions

NEW!ROOT THE NEW 4.1.B.0.431 FIRMWARE (For unlocked bootloaders):

ROOT ICS 4.0.3:
Use this script:
Thanks to Dan Rosenberg & Bin4ry

ROOT Gingerbread: Use Root with recovery tutorial on this post.

3.Tools & Others

NEW!ROOT THE NEW 4.1.B.0.431 FIRMWARE (For unlocked bootloaders):

NEW!!Flashtools 0.8.5 for Windows download: LINK:
Thanks to Bin4ry & Androxyde.

Google Apps zip (gapps ICS): LINK:

Android SDK R18 to flash with fastboot:
LINK:

SuperOneClick v2.3.3 (now with zergRush and su 3.0)
Download here: LINK:
Thanks to CLShortFuse

NEW!!Xperia Relock Bootloader: You only need to flash this with flashtools to relock your bootloader
LINK:

Sony_Ericsson_PC_Companion_2.10.053:
LINK:

Sony Ericsson Bridge for MAC Users 2.2:
LINK:

Xperia Arc Sony Service Manuals:
LINK:

[Tutorial]Root with recoveryLT15i
THANKS TO Bin4ry for the recovery AND the RootXperia.zip
FOR UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS:
All necesary here: LINK:
Steps:
1. Flash LT15i firmware .ftf via Flashtool.
2. Enter recovery by command: fastboot boot recoveryARC.img
A recovery menu will appear in your phone.
3. Sets scripts assets: ENABLED
4. Flash RootXperia.zip via recovery. You have to copy RootXperia.zip to the SD card previously.
5. Reboot device and it´s done. Now device is rooted.


4.Install ringtones&Wallpapers
First firmwares came with more ringtones, alarms. Here is a copy. You have to put the three folders (ringtones,alarms,notifications)replacing in system/media with rootexplorer:
Ringtones Sony
LINK:

If you want more ringtones, you can add the ones who come with cyanogenMod 7.2. Download here:
Ringtones CyanogenMod 7.2
LINK:

NEW: Ringtones CyanogenMod 9:
LINK:

Wallpapers for Xperia Arc:
LINK:

Official Xperia S ‘Cosmic Flow’ live wallpaper leaks – works on 2011 Xperia models
LINK:

NEW!ICS STATUS BAR:
Thanks to KrAzYtHeBoY
Install zip via recovery(unlocked bootloaders)
Preview:


SCREENSHOTS:
 
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chitose_ndy

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im a noob,
still doesnt get what generic global is..
im in indonesia..
is it okay if i use generic global??
 

iAchilles

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Aug 13, 2011
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Mashhad
Here is the .ftf 4.0.2.A.0.42 Generic Global ready to flash with flashtools:

MULTIUPLOAD LINK: http://www.multiupload.com/X8PNLLNB5M

Note:
.FTF->Locked bootloader devices-> no preroot
, you have to root with the latest version of flashtools 0.4.1. To do this connect the phone with usb debbuging enabled and then press the lock icon on flashtool.

Enjoy and say Thanks please!

hi dude ...

sry for my noob question

in that link u posted above, is it PRE-rooted ROM ?? OR that is Orginal Framware and we have to Root ROM after insalling !???

btw, i need orginal .42 lt15i Generic global because i wanna use that for installing v13 doomkernel !

thX a lot, mate
 
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jlmcr87

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hi dude ...

sry for my noob question

in that link u posted above, is it PRE-rooted ROM ?? OR that is Orginal Framware and we have to Root ROM after insalling !???

btw, i need orginal .42 lt15i Generic global because i wanna use that for installing v13 doomkernel !

thX a lot, mate

It´s the original Generic Global, you have to root after installing with flashtools 0.4.1.
 

iAchilles

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Aug 13, 2011
442
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Mashhad
It´s the original Generic Global, you have to root after installing with flashtools 0.4.1.

thX dude for replying :)

So i think u should better deleted "Rooted(.FTF)" from Title ...

i have another question ...

what is the diffrent of these ROMs !?

http://hotfile.com/dl/132979854/d30d32f/Xperia_Arc_(LT18i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_CE.ftf.7z.htm
VS.
http://hotfile.com/dl/134055314/c5bdc48/LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic_Global.rar.html

So why in thread CM7, he said you can flash this (Frsit link) on arc !?

WHICH ONE IS BETTER !?

-----------------
sry for my noob questions, again

thx dude
 

jlmcr87

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Apr 18, 2011
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thX dude for replying :)

So i think u should better deleted "Rooted(.FTF)" from Title ...

i have another question ...

what is the diffrent of these ROMs !?

http://hotfile.com/dl/132979854/d30d32f/Xperia_Arc_(LT18i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_CE.ftf.7z.htm
VS.
http://hotfile.com/dl/134055314/c5bdc48/LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_Generic_Global.rar.html

So why in thread CM7, he said you can flash this (Frsit link) on arc !?

WHICH ONE IS BETTER !?

-----------------
sry for my noob questions, again

thx dude
The difference is:
LT15 xperia arc
LT18 xperia arc S

Yes LT18 firmware also works on LT15
I think the better is the one designed for your model
 
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Flo95

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Any difference from the Generic Germany one that makes flashing this one worth, there isn't one, is it?


Sent from my iPad 2 using Tapatalk
 

Zeno Chan

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Thanks for your sharing!! Finally have someone release a generic world .42 firmware with a root method beside having to downgrade to 2.3.3. I flashed it last night and the batter life seem much better than the generic HK 368 firmware I used. May be my lt15a just don't like the HK firmware and baseband because I had poor battery life for that firmware but it was not happened to 2.3.3 generic world I used before the update. Now the the battery life go back to the excellent condition it was when I used generic world firmware for 2.3.3. I am not sure if it is just my phone or it is the generic hk rom.
 

eccomania

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Apr 29, 2010
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thanks for rom, just flashed with flash tool and working fine :D also root was super duper easy :D just clicked the lock button on flash tool and volia D:
 

omaritta

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Apr 10, 2011
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amman
its working .. its a lot easier than i thought ...
1- flash the ftf file
2- just press the root button on the flashtool 0.4.2 lol

btw it looks lot better than 3.0.1 bla bla and even rooting easier :p lool
 
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    OK! I´m here again with new links!Check my post for new updates!You can find all you need for your Xperia Arc/Arc S here by jlmcr87

    Enjoy and say Thanks please!
    And don´t forget to comment


    DONATE
    If you feel that this post has helped you or you think that the work i put into making this is worthy of donations, then click on the following link for buying me some coffee/beer/etc.
    My PayPal Donation Link:

    This post in spanish: http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=285137

    Steps:

    1.Flash
    2.Root
    3.Tools & Others
    4.Install ringtones & Wallpapers

    1.Flash:

    All Original from Sony Emma




    .FTF LATEST VERSION, ready to flash with flashtools:

    If you want to download faster, click on the link you want to download and then push the premium button
    or register in uploaded.to here:


    LT15i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Global World:

    LT18i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Global World:

    NEW!ROOT THE NEW 4.1.B.0.431 FIRMWARE (For unlocked bootloaders):

    NEW!Xperia S ICS Transformation:
    Instructions inside
    Install via recovery(unlocked bootloaders)
    Preview:


    Thanks to:

    sohrab1985
    ThilinaC
    mchj
    etc......

    NEW!ICS STATUS BAR:
    Thanks to KrAzYtHeBoY
    Install zip via recovery(unlocked bootloaders)
    Preview:


    Note: Junk apps in this firmware are in:system/vendor/app

    LT15i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic World FR:

    LT15i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Central Europe 1:

    LT18i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic World Iberia:

    LT18i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic World Greece:

    .FTF OLDER VERSION, ready to flash with flashtools:

    LT15a 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic USA:

    LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic Global World:

    LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.42 Generic Global World (EASY ROOT WITH FLASHTOOLS):

    LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic World Iberia (Spain):

    LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic World Germany:

    LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic World France:

    LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic World UK:

    LT18i 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic World:

    LT18i 4.1.A.0.562 NCB Icecream Sandwich Official:
    Thanks to Bin4ry

    LT18i 4.1.A.0.562 Generic Global UK Icecream Sandwich Official:

    .IMG Prerooted, ready to flash with fastboot (unlocked bootloaders):

    Code: fastboot flash system SYSTEMFILE.img
    Where SYSTEMFILE is the name of the file you download.

    LT15i 4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic Global World :
    Thanks to rahul.pillai


    2.Root
    Rooting instructions

    NEW!ROOT THE NEW 4.1.B.0.431 FIRMWARE (For unlocked bootloaders):

    ROOT ICS 4.0.3:
    Use this script:
    Thanks to Dan Rosenberg & Bin4ry

    ROOT Gingerbread: Use Root with recovery tutorial on this post.

    3.Tools & Others

    NEW!ROOT THE NEW 4.1.B.0.431 FIRMWARE (For unlocked bootloaders):

    NEW!!Flashtools 0.8.5 for Windows download: LINK:
    Thanks to Bin4ry & Androxyde.

    Google Apps zip (gapps ICS): LINK:

    Android SDK R18 to flash with fastboot:
    LINK:

    SuperOneClick v2.3.3 (now with zergRush and su 3.0)
    Download here: LINK:
    Thanks to CLShortFuse

    NEW!!Xperia Relock Bootloader: You only need to flash this with flashtools to relock your bootloader
    LINK:

    Sony_Ericsson_PC_Companion_2.10.053:
    LINK:

    Sony Ericsson Bridge for MAC Users 2.2:
    LINK:

    Xperia Arc Sony Service Manuals:
    LINK:

    [Tutorial]Root with recoveryLT15i
    THANKS TO Bin4ry for the recovery AND the RootXperia.zip
    FOR UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS:
    All necesary here: LINK:
    Steps:
    1. Flash LT15i firmware .ftf via Flashtool.
    2. Enter recovery by command: fastboot boot recoveryARC.img
    A recovery menu will appear in your phone.
    3. Sets scripts assets: ENABLED
    4. Flash RootXperia.zip via recovery. You have to copy RootXperia.zip to the SD card previously.
    5. Reboot device and it´s done. Now device is rooted.


    4.Install ringtones&Wallpapers
    First firmwares came with more ringtones, alarms. Here is a copy. You have to put the three folders (ringtones,alarms,notifications)replacing in system/media with rootexplorer:
    Ringtones Sony
    LINK:

    If you want more ringtones, you can add the ones who come with cyanogenMod 7.2. Download here:
    Ringtones CyanogenMod 7.2
    LINK:

    NEW: Ringtones CyanogenMod 9:
    LINK:

    Wallpapers for Xperia Arc:
    LINK:

    Official Xperia S ‘Cosmic Flow’ live wallpaper leaks – works on 2011 Xperia models
    LINK:

    NEW!ICS STATUS BAR:
    Thanks to KrAzYtHeBoY
    Install zip via recovery(unlocked bootloaders)
    Preview:


    SCREENSHOTS:
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    I´m back!!!
    NEW LINKS
    NEW CONTENT UPDATES:
    NEW FIRMWARE 4.0.2.A.0.62 GENERIC GLOBAL WORLD!!

    FLASHTOOLS 0.6.7 FOR LINUX AND WINDOWS
    Latest Sony_Ericsson_PC_Companion_2.02.015
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    What i did to root successfully

    I have free lt15i, no operator carrier, before all this, i've got, GB 62, rooted and unlocked bootloader, and this is what i did to have LT15i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Global World rooted:

    1.- I downloaded from the first post in this tread the global worl tft, thaks to tge uploader paisanooooo!! :)
    2.- Flashed it with Flashtool 0.8.5.0, you know...put the tft on the flashtools firmwares folder, open flashtool, click the ray, select flashmode, and select the tft, i think that you have to uncheck the wipe data checkbox to don loose your datas :eek:
    3.- Flashtools will ask for your cell an explain how to connect it, you know, power off, hold pressing back key connect usb cable, wait to process to end, then unplug usb cable and power on the cell, wait..... wait..... wait.... and you will see your wonderfull arc with ICS 431.

    TO ROOT

    1.- I downloaded from this post: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1680793 the file on the arc line. THANKS TO THE DEVELOPERS AND THE UPLOADERS.

    2.- Downloaded too from this tread on the first post this:
    NEW!ROOT THE NEW 4.1.B.0.431 FIRMWARE (For unlocked bootloaders): http://www.mediafire.com/?7rao5retiww18x9

    Thanks another time, y todas las que hagan falta, for jlmcr87 ;)

    Extract the content on the zip file to your pc's hard disk, yo will see a folder that has two folders, you need the content of the "Root for ICS" folder, inside you'll see three files, copy the file named "RootXperia.zip" on your's cell sd card, at root.

    3.- I guess that you have FASTBOOT, "NOT bootloader" aplication, if not you have to search beacouse i dont remenber from where i downloaded :eek:
    Here is the link to FASTBOOT, extract the content inside the zip to the root of your cumputers hard disk, this zip has the img file that you have to flash, renamed with a shortly name for easy typing. :p:p:p http://www.mediafire.com/?b903ml8nn8wnao6

    4.- Put the file downloaded fron de 2 point on the FASTBOOT "NOT bootloader" folder.

    5.- Open cmd window in windows, go to the FASTBOOT folder

    6.- Write fastboot flash boot XXXXX.img, where XXXXXis the name of the file you pasted on the 4 point.

    7.- You'll see a < waiting for device> message,

    8.- Power off the cell, hold pressed menu key, connect usb cable, and wait pressing the menu key untill process finish

    9.- Now be careful, power on the cell, and when you see that SONY logo appears, next two seconds you'll see that blue led goes on, is now that you have to press the vulome down key, and waiti for the CWM Recovery menu appears, if you did not have time to press volume down key, don't worry, power off, power on and try again ;)

    10.- Volume keys for go up and down in the CWM menu, and the home key to select option from menu.

    11.- go to "Install zip from sdcard"

    12.- select "choose zip from sdcard"

    13.- Search for the file "RootXperia.zip" and select it.

    14.- At the warning message............tatachan!!!! at your own risk select it, and wait for the process finish.

    15.- Go back on the menus using the back key, and select the " reboot system now" option.

    So is how i rooted mi Lt15i on ICS 431, successfully:D:D:D

    Good Luck.
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    Thanks for all, specially for that users who have pushed the thanks button.Bye
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    FOR ARC & ARC S WITH UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER ONLY !

    Works with all firmware, I assume your are familiar with command prompt and adb
    (If you are on stock 4.0.4 like me for this tutorial you don't need to flash the 4.0.3 kernel like the others method)

    Download this package
    Copy RootXperia.zip on your sdcard
    Turn off Your phone
    Unplug your usb cable
    Put your phone in recovery mode (black screen with blue led)
    Open a command prompt
    Enter recovery by command: fastboot boot recoveryARC.img
    Wait sec the phone enter in the CWM recovery
    Select install zip from sdcard then choose zip from sdcard
    Select RootXperia.zip
    Reboot via CWM recovery or by command: fastboot reboot
    that's it !
    Don't forget to thanks Bin4ry for the recovery & the RootXperia.zip​