Installing the Ice Cream Sandwich Beta on the Sony Mobile/Ericsson Xperia arc s (LT18)

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2012-05-31: ICS + root is now available for the arc/arc s: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huPuFmmeZHc&hd=1 If your region hasn't received the update, just download the FTF (FlashTool File) directly and flash it. Ray: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598195 arc s: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598072 neo v: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598540 neo: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24983903&postcount=2 PC Companion will NOT update your device if the bootloader is unlocked. You must either use the FlashTool to flash new firmwares directly (preferred) or relock your bootloader (Google it). On February 23rd, 2012, Sony Mobile released a follow-up to the Ice Cream Sandwich alpha they released back in December. This new beta firmware now has 3G enabled for calls, texting and mobile data (3G/H). Screenshots from the beta: http://jp1.ca/androidstuff The video shows how to install it on bootloader unlocked devices. If your phone cannot get into fastboot mode (hold [menu] and plug in, the LED should turn BLUE), then you need to unlock your bootloader through either the free or paid process. Watch my other video for frequently asked questions about the bootloader: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn-Vubgka1M&hd=1 REPEAT: I will NOT answer ANY BOOTLOADER-releated questions on this video. Flashing your phone is an ADVANCED process. It can lead to BRICKING your device. DO NOT ATTEMPT this if you do not know what the bootloader is, what rooting is, or the difference between the back button and menu button are. I am not responsible for anything that happens to your phone. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. This ROM can be flashed on the arc s (LT18), ray, and neo v. Users have also reported success with the original arc (LT15) but the memory configuration is different so it may not work properly. Use at your own risk. Again, YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. As stated on the Sony blog, only 2011 Xperia devices will get the upgrade: http://blogs.sonymobile.com/products/2011/12/21/ice-cream-sandwich-coming-to-2011-xperia%e2%84%a2-smartphones-from-end-marchearly-april-2012/ Hopefully someone does port it over the the X10 so keep an eye out on the XDA developer forums: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=617 Video: How to install custom ROMs on the X10: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO0NKO7QX1g The firmware shows up as an "i" firmware but can be flashed to ANY device (I have an LT18a) with full 3G support in your region. (a in a, i in i. It will NOT switch your radio or give you support in the opposite region. e.g. your a phone will NOT have 3G in an i zone and your i phone will NOT have 3G support in an a zone.) Before starting, your phone needs to be on build 4.0.2.A.0.42 so flash it back using the FlashTool (http://androxyde.github.com/) or Wotan Server (http://www.wotanserver.com/). Flashing Guides: FlashTool: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Keo61Zffh5Q&hd=1 Wotan Server: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQIw608rZfI&hd=1 Firmwares: http://jp1.ca/androidstuff To proceed with this process, you need to download the ICS beta firmware files from Sony Mobile, install the necessary drivers, and run commands through the command prompt. You should be in an Administrator account (or run every as administrator) and turn off any (crappy) antivirus programs that falsely identify fastboot, adb or other system-modifying programs as viruses. ICS beta firmware downloads: 1. Sony Ericsson ICS Beta: http://developer.sonymobile.com/wp/2012/02/23/android-ice-cream-sandwich-beta-rom-available-for-unlocked-2011-xperia-smartphone-models/ 2. ADB & Fastboot Drivers, Sony Update Service, etc.: http://jp1.ca/androidstuff The beta does NOT officially support the following: - WiFi, Bluetooth - Google Sync, Gmail, Google Talk However, these can be enabled after flashing using XDA modifications. Optionally, once you've installed the beta, you can boot into DooMLoRD's kernel, root, and install the patches to enable other functionality. Guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1513305 Downloads: WiFi + Bluetooth enabler: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20335538#post20335538 DooMLoRD's kernel for root, recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20335549#post20335549 Optional: ICS boot animation, Google Apps (Gmail, Talk, etc.): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20335538#post20335538 ClockWorkMod Auto-Installer: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437840 SuperUser: http://www.mediafire.com/?h9bdqbb8mpco5 Once all that's complete, enter in your APN settings (Settings / More... / Mobile networks / Access Point Names) to enable 3G data: http://pastebin.com/jNse0tpf If anything goes wrong, use the FlashTool (http://androxyde.github.com/) to flash your phone back to stock: e.g. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Keo61Zffh5Q&hd=1 Firmwares: http://jp1.ca/androidstuff

Comments

  1. hi i have probleme my arc s don't turn blue light for fastboot
  2. My wifi is not turning on just do a step by step so it would be more clearly
  3. i have a problem with that fast boot thing....can u help me with that.
  4. Yes it's good bro thanks to helping
  5. Where is what? ICS was released months ago. Go to XDA.
  6. x8 where is please replay me!
  7. thx realy
  8. ... something that wasn't available 7+ MONTHS ago but thanks for your pointless comment.
  9. 20 min video i swear to god i would need at least 4h to be done with it
  10. 20 mins video or just plug your USB on your arc s and then on the PC install the xperia pc companion go to update android , wait a couple of mins and enjoy.
  11. Kernel flashing is only available for bootloader unlocked devices through fastboot. Read the original XDA thread #1520654
  12. Hello, at 15:58 i done the same steps and added the 'ARC-DooMKernel-ICS-ALPHA-v05-lower-modCWM-v04-TouchEdition-boot' but it boots normal into the phone? could you please help me inbox me on my channel if you want
  13. READ... THE... DESCRIPTION. It's the FIRST LINE. Ugh.
  14. how to install ICS On Xperia ARc S please
  15. oh i see i guess it was the rom.. thanks for all your help your tutorials are very easy to follow
  16. Which ROM? The French ROM has issues. There are other generic ROMs.
  17. Is the battery drainage normal? It couldnt be my phone its brand new n i have battery savers but still no good help please
  18. It's a greet video! I just learn from you
  19. 5 days ago. /watch?v=huPuFmmeZHc&hd=1
  20. When it will come on experia arc