Transferring Data from Arc S to S

[rkanwar]

Hi guys

I've been so excited lol. I've literally ordered my Xperia S two hours ago and hopefully should receive it tomorrow or monday.

My question is that I currently have an Arc S. Knowing that the Xperia S does not have external memory available. So my question is how can i transfer my sms, bookmarks and whatsapp conversations across?

Also is ICS officially available for the device?

And is there another way to unlock bootloader? Like on the Arc S was the testpoint method. For some reason I dont want to lose the DRM Keys due to warranty issues. and Obviously the only way to root this device as far as I have found is by unlocking the bootloader.

Im so excited to receive the phone. I've been wanting this device since its come out.

Thanks for all the help in advance guys.

 

[Hayden18]

ICS isn't available yet and there is no other way to unlock the bootloader yet

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[K900]

ICS is coming any day now, there's no way to root without unlocking the boot loader, BUT it doesn't void your warranty AND DRM keys are used for literally nothing. You can connect the XPS to your PC, and it'll show up as an external device (think iPod) via the MTP protocol.

 

[rkanwar]

Ah okay thanks guys...but I am getting it on O2-UK so i think it might not be possible to unlock it the normal way. Will have to wait to find out once the phone arrives.

Is everyone happy with their device so far though?

 

[Felimenta97]

ICS is coming any day now, there's no way to root without unlocking the boot loader, BUT it doesn't void your warranty AND DRM keys are used for literally nothing. You can connect the XPS to your PC, and it'll show up as an external device (think iPod) via the MTP protocol.

DRM Keys are used for TrackID, GraceNote and another music related thing I forgot. There may be other things too.

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[shmoejoe]

DRM Keys are used for TrackID, GraceNote and another music related thing I forgot. There may be other things too.

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Without/with DRM keys, trackID works fine. Currently nothing has been found to stop working (at least on my side) without the keys.


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[rkanwar]

Hi guys has anybody ordered their handset via o2 uk? i.e. order over the phone?

 

[rkanwar]

Yay its finally here. Just setting it up slowly. However the upsetting news is that I do not have an unlockable bootloader. However its not so bad. Ive not got a lot of bloatware with o2 uk. I did however uninstall the bloat that I could like wisepilot and mcafee, etc

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[avindal]

If you want a "clean" Rom without bloat, you can flash another official Rom with flashtool. There is plenty of info here on xda

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[rkanwar]

Which one is the cleanest one?

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[K900]

Which one is the cleanest one?

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NL. 73 or TW .76

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[rkanwar]

Thanks. At the moment my firmware is on .67 which obviously needs updating doesnt it?

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[Ambroos]

Thanks. At the moment my firmware is on .67 which obviously needs updating doesnt it?

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You'll want to flash this one:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1716031

It's the newest (.75 and .76 are about identical), very little uninstallable bloatware (fewest of all customizations) and because it's Nordic you'll probably get ICS as one of the first. NL Generic is also very clean (and has .75 available), but is always one or two weeks behind with updates and has slightly more bloatware (but it's still all removable).

If you prefer a faster download mirror and don't mind perhaps waiting just a few days more, you should probably go with NL Generic, it's what I'm on. You can download Flashtool and NL Generic (go for .75 right away) from here: http://www.xdafileserver.nl/index.php?dir=Sony+(Ericsson)/SE+Xperia+S+(LT26i)/STOCK+ROMS


Good luck with it!

 

[rkanwar]

Thanks guys for everything. Im still in the process of setting up the phone so I may flash this one. Im just hoping one of ourvdevs find away to root locked bl devices I know this is a stupid question but link2sd wont work with this device will it? And the 32gb storage is that used for user/system apps as well or just media only? Thanks very mucj. Im falling more and more in love with this phone the more I use it. Screen is so pure. Oh and if I leave nfc on does that drain alot of battery?

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[K900]

Thanks guys for everything. Im still in the process of setting up the phone so I may flash this one. Im just hoping one of ourvdevs find away to root locked bl devices I know this is a stupid question but link2sd wont work with this device will it? And the 32gb storage is that used for user/system apps as well or just media only? Thanks very mucj. Im falling more and more in love with this phone the more I use it. Screen is so pure. Oh and if I leave nfc on does that drain alot of battery?

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You have 2gb for apps, that's more than enough. And NFC was designed not to drain battery.

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[rkanwar]

Thanks. Sorry for asking question after question

But what are the stickers for with the smart tags and how do I apply them?

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[rkanwar]

Guys has anyones battery improved over time? I mean im on 45% in 4 hours 20 mins its only been tgree days since ive had this device

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