Database Users

Official Update Impressions

Just installed the official update from HTC site (Sweden). Major difference in performance now. Some things i noticed so far:
- Contacts now scrolling smooth, before it would stutter bad.
- All lists scroll smother, including the standard Android lists.
- Lock screen animation smoother.
- All screen transitions seem smother as well, esp the one that appears when you press the "phone" button. Would skip and stutter for me before, now it animates each time.
- phone seem to starts up faster.
- Sense UI of course scrolling smoother and without stutter.
- Entire OS just feels smoother and snappier.
-Pictures in album scrolling much smoother.
- Camera update, you can choose focus point by touching screen and you can set ISO.
Really good update, im actually suprised of how much work seems to have gone into it.
If only HTC had done this when the phone was released, instead of as usual releasing it buggy and receiving bad reviews from the media. Good things though i guess is that from now on the upcoming phones will be superior. Hope they will work on marketing so the general user will notice android, now that the OS is fast, pretty and smooth(which seems to be what the "normal" user , i.e my dad and all his friends, cares about).

This is going to get really interesting, with iPhone 3.1 not being jailbroken it may be a real opportunity for the Hero to offer a credible alternative.
I left WM 2 months ago for an iPhone and am really enjoying the experience but am concerned about iPhone vulnerability at the moment with no JB solution. Luckily I have my work provided Hero in case my iPhone becomes locked.
:-D

Can you set the updated ROM to english? or is it just Nordic languages.

Can you post the exact version and build number?

Got one question for you, drsmisk:
When in the Browser, if you rotate to landscape and press the search button, does the keyboard star jumping and the notification bar start flashing?
(it does this in modacos 2.2 rom)

Build is 2.73.4055 146733 CL#61267
Software version is 1.0.0.A6288
there are several languages to choose from, all nordic languages and also english. I have the OS in english.
And yes, the keyboard and notification bar does jump when in landscape in browser. never noticed that before.

i've just updated using the nordic ROM. All my original languages (I'm Dutch) were present and available in the setup wizard. I don't understand the release of a 'nordic rom'. All languages I had used before are still available. And I have no nordic languages available. Apparantly the update didn't delete your previous languages.
The Hero is now super fast! Faster than my iPhone 3G. Excellent!!!

well, i bought a Dutch Hero, applied that WWE original rom and the WWE leaked update and still had "English (Netherlands)" and other original ones on the language selection screen :/ wish i knew can i kill it and make it WWE :/

I'm running an official release of this update (my device came back from repair and the service center reflashed my device with this new rom)
I agree with the speed improvements.
What I did notice, and I didn't have this problem with the old firmware, was some network problems. A few times a day I get a pop up screen saying I have a network problem and I should try again (both on Wifi and 3G) however, my laptop and my iPhone (all on the same WiFi network) run fine at the exact same time. When I switch the Sim card my iPhone doesn't have network problems but when I switch back my Hero is complaining again. The problem always solves itself again after a few minutes.

Golgo said:
Got one question for you, drsmisk:
When in the Browser, if you rotate to landscape and press the search button, does the keyboard star jumping and the notification bar start flashing?
(it does this in modacos 2.2 rom)
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Yes it does. It does the same when in portrait mode too.
I know I am not the one you asked but I wanted to check if I could confirm your observation.
I am using the official RUU.

drsmisk said:
Build is 2.73.4055 146733 CL#61267
Software version is 1.0.0.A6288
there are several languages to choose from, all nordic languages and also english. I have the OS in english.
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Can you confirm Finnish is in included in what you refer to as "all nordic languages"?
Thanks!

Thiesen said:
Yes it does. It does the same when in portrait mode too.
I know I am not the one you asked but I wanted to check if I could confirm your observation.
I am using the official RUU.
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Confirmed again. it jumps up and down when you type and the status bar flashes.
Also i just noticed the camera app is improved alot. you can chose focus points by touching the screen. niice.

jpalo said:
Can you confirm Finnish is in included in what you refer to as "all nordic languages"?
Thanks!
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nope, only Danish, Norwegian and Swedish. Sorry about that.

can someone test the youtube widget see if you can actually signout now?nasty bug that beens annoying the hell out of me.

Apart from the speed issue, two main problems that many people are facing are:
1) The blurring/pixelating of the contact pics when calling or being called. This looks really ugly!
2) Thumbnails not being generated by the Albums app in certain SD cards, especially microSDHC 8GB class 6 cards, thus making the photo-veiwing experience not so great. It apparently is the same for MCR 2.2. However, works alright with the original 2GB class 2 card that comes with the phone.
Could those of you who have installed and played with the new ROM update or any other newer/custom ROM, please comment of these issues and whether they have been ressolved or not?
Cheers

i can't wait...
someone can tell me if there are software improvements to solve this defect:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=548724
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=559468
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=546768
(same argument on all this threads)
thank you

Thiesen said:
Yes it does. It does the same when in portrait mode too.
I know I am not the one you asked but I wanted to check if I could confirm your observation.
I am using the official RUU.
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I'm not having the problem in portrait mode, only in landscape mode in the Browser app

salmanbodla said:
Apart from the speed issue, two main problems that many people are facing are:
1) The blurring/pixelating of the contact pics when calling or being called. This looks really ugly!
2) Thumbnails not being generated by the Albums app in certain SD cards, especially microSDHC 8GB class 6 cards, thus making the photo-veiwing experience not so great. It apparently is the same for MCR 2.2. However, works alright with the original 2GB class 2 card that comes with the phone.
Could those of you who have installed and played with the new ROM update or any other newer/custom ROM, please comment of these issues and whether they have been ressolved or not?
Cheers
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1 seems to be solved
2 there is still a problem, my hero stops the album process (com.htc.album) when it tries to create thumbnails of about 40'000 jpg files on the 8GB
sdcard

is this update available for t-mobile/G2 users?

ronskiUK said:
is this update available for t-mobile/G2 users?
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not yet...
Tmobile will be testing the Rom before providing it to us! Grrr

new update available after 024?

today I got message on my phone that update is available ! month ago i was updated to 024, what is this now? and it says that cannot be update ota, says connect to seus

Same here, also got the prompt about an hour ago ... haven't had the opportunity to check it out via a PC

I got this message last week with Generic UK 020 firmware.
I updated and noticed nothing different, the firmware number and everything else remained the same.

TanMak said:
Same here, also got the prompt about an hour ago ... haven't had the opportunity to check it out via a PC
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Is yours a rooted X10 or running standard Vodacom fw R1FA014?

I just updated my x10a to 024 and it got the exclamation mark
oh well, just have to redo everything again
ok, so a few minutes has passed and my x10a is back up and running....guess what, my WiFi is working...
such strange things that happen.
oh well, on to more testing

I'll try tomorow what is this update.. maybe is 2.1

Digitall.... are you asleep and dreaming already

suzed said:
Digitall.... are you asleep and dreaming already
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Idd. But who doens't want to dream?

R2BA026 are available in some places...
First impressions by a Esato member
Changes in the 026 firmware - initial impressions:
1) Timescape much faster and smoother. Sharper photos i feel. Even setting "Timescape as Home" - much less lag than before... Setting timescape as home might be considered by me now
2) Themes still the same - only in Timescape - cannot be used for the entire android interface...
3) Mediascape loads noticeably faster. Smoother scrolling of the photos.
4) TrackId still there - working fine
5) PlayNow has been taken off. No more playnow for me. can't find it anywhere - not integrated in mediascape either
6) Creatouch Icon Seems different .. not sure
7) There is some weird "com.sonyericsson" icon now in my application drawer - clicking on it seems to do nothing but force close the android application and everything reloads again...

Luhccas-X10 said:
R2BA026 are available in some places...
First impressions by a Esato member
Changes in the 026 firmware - initial impressions:
1) Timescape much faster and smoother. Sharper photos i feel. Even setting "Timescape as Home" - much less lag than before... Setting timescape as home might be considered by me now
2) Themes still the same - only in Timescape - cannot be used for the entire android interface...
3) Mediascape loads noticeably faster. Smoother scrolling of the photos.
4) TrackId still there - working fine
5) PlayNow has been taken off. No more playnow for me. can't find it anywhere - not integrated in mediascape either
6) Creatouch Icon Seems different .. not sure
7) There is some weird "com.sonyericsson" icon now in my application drawer - clicking on it seems to do nothing but force close the android application and everything reloads again...
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What is your previous firmware no?

It is seem that all updates which we need, such as: in-call volume, .. didn't include in this new FW, so sad

R2BA026 FW now available in india,intially SEUS said my phone was up to date,but by using reinstall/repair option i got R2BA026 firmware(baseband 1.0.31)......

026 Improvements & Disasters

Lets keep this for 026 firmware pros and cons
Improvements
* Battery Information has New Entry Android Core Apps.
* Wireless Works after enabling and disabling Flight Mode. ( No Bug here)
* Smoother scrolling through menus etc.. and swiping through the home screens..(im_IceMan)
* WiFi & BT + HBH-IS800 it is finally working you can surf the web via WiFi read email while listening to music via BT headset. I also noticed that BT range is better I can now roam the flat without loosing headset connection.(Kradovan)
* 1.smoother scrolling and smooth popping up of widgets menu.. 2. unlock screen doesnt lag.(Viditkalra)
* Geotags are now maintained when uploading to Picasa!(Murmeljenta)
Disasters
* In Call Volume Settings is not permanent. For example: A call comes and you increased the volume to 100%( It is pretty descent even in louder conditions). After the call, it reverts back to 50%.
* The options in the camera app are slightly different. I had previously set mine to tag images, but with the update, that was reset.(Murmeljenta)
I will keep on adding stuffs here.....

Disasters
TechGuru_x10 said:
Lets keep this for 026 firmware pros and cons
Improvements
* Battery Information has New Entry Android Core Apps.
* Wireless Works after enabling and disabling Flight Mode. ( No Bug here)
Disasters
* Not yet...
I will keep on adding stuffs here.....
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Disasters :
Gmail SYNC is not realtime. takes atleast 2min to push mails in to the phone. Gtalk is realtime and works fine.

rahuljj said:
Disasters :
Gmail SYNC is not realtime. takes atleast 2min to push mails in to the phone. Gtalk is realtime and works fine.
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2min isn't that deal anyway.
sent from my x10i that is banging for a 2.1 upgrade. ...

My wireless wasn't switching on automatically when I woke the phone back up from it's sleep.... on v..020..
but now on v..026 it works fine..
seems to be smoother scrolling through menus etc.. and swiping through the home screens..
(Disaster.. not really a disaster) Swype stopped working - said that it had been installed on a different device.. so had to remove and reinstall it..
Haven't seen anything else different..

im_iceman said:
My wireless wasn't switching on automatically when I woke the phone back up from it's sleep.... on v..020..
but now on v..026 it works fine..
Haven't seen anything else different..
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I have thy problem too, and also sometimes it connects but the icon doesn't show up... will that also work?
sent from my x10i that is banging for a 2.1 upgrade. ...

after updating from 14 to 26, iv seen the following improvements
1.smoother scrolling and smooth popping up of widgets menu..
2. unlock screen doesnt lag.
3. phone is faster.
4. timescape themes.
5. mediascape buttons and image scrolling.
6. phone feels faster.
7. touch screen sensitivity seems to have improved.
8. battery life..so far so good...better than before..

TechGuru_x10 said:
Lets keep this for 026 firmware pros and cons
Improvements
* Battery Information has New Entry Android Core Apps.
* Wireless Works after enabling and disabling Flight Mode. ( No Bug here)
* Smoother scrolling through menus etc.. and swiping through the home screens..(im_IceMan)
Disasters
* Not yet...
I will keep on adding stuffs here.....
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is connection to proxy servers in wifi is added in this update????

viditkalra said:
after updating from 14 to 26, iv seen the following improvements
1.smoother scrolling and smooth popping up of widgets menu..
2. unlock screen doesnt lag.
3. phone is faster.
...
7. touch screen sensitivity seems to have improved.
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I'll definitely agree with these (can't comment on the others yet). My system feels amazingly fast compared to how it did under 023. I can navigate FolderOrganizer as quickly as I select folders, whereas under 023 there was a delay each time it drew a folder. Everything just feels much more responsive.

Disaster
Market does not show up application that were available with previous version.
For example - historyeraser
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sandeeppathak007 said:
Disaster
Market does not show up application that were available with previous version.
For example - historyeraser
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Did you get the 026 firmware through SEUS, or did you root to it?
Because if you rooted to it, then the issue is with your root and not the firmware. Lack of paid apps is common after rooting. It often fixes itself within 24 hours, or requires some extra steps to fix.

I got it from seus no root and the application I an talking about is available if you switch back to 23 moreover this is a free application used for removing market search history.
Sent from my X10i using XDA App

The wireless icon not showing sometimes bug is still there.
sent from my x10i that is banging for a 2.1 upgrade. ...

Disaster
No improved incall sound
Stupid autolock after call remains

I lost apps by updating to 026 also, I backed up my apps but some are "private" and cannot be backed up as a result I lost them and when searching the market they are not there. This includes ASTRO Pro, Tapatalk Pro and PayPal.
My phone is not rooted but I did de-brand it using Omnius, back to 016 at the moment as I have those apps back with 016.
This very annoying as the phone was improved on 020.
Sent from my X10i using XDA App

Bennachie said:
Disaster
No improved incall sound
Stupid autolock after call remains
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I agree - this is becoming ridiculous! Why wont SE fix the in call volume??? Instead they add extra software rather than fixing the biggest problem IMO of the X10 that you cant hear people when trying to make a call! This is infuriating me!

WiFi & BT + HBH-IS800 fixed
WiFi & BT + HBH-IS800 it is finally working you can surf the web via WiFi read email while listening to music via BT headset.
I also noticed that BT range is better I can now roam the flat without loosing headset connection.

Ok, want to add that the timescape is definitely faster.
sent from my x10i that is banging for a 2.1 upgrade. ...

saltorio said:
I'll definitely agree with these (can't comment on the others yet). My system feels amazingly fast compared to how it did under 023. I can navigate FolderOrganizer as quickly as I select folders, whereas under 023 there was a delay each time it drew a folder. Everything just feels much more responsive.
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How did you get 026?? Did you root it?? I tried seus (in Canada) it doesn't have 026. I even clicked for repair and still ended up with 020!!

Bikram said:
How did you get 026?? Did you root it?? I tried seus (in Canada) it doesn't have 026. I even clicked for repair and still ended up with 020!!
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Yep. I've been rooted since they released the 023 root method. Rogers is too slow with releasing firmware updates, and I've been looking for some battery issues to be resolved (as well as wanting WiFi tethering and the ability to scrap all the SE preloaded software).

Bennachie said:
Disaster
No improved incall sound
Stupid autolock after call remains
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* In Call Volume Settings is not permanent. For example: A call comes and you increased the volume to 100%( It is pretty descent even in louder conditions). After the call, it reverts back to 50%.

[12/08/2011] Xperia Arc Firmware 4.0.A.2.368 Global/UK Flash Available for Download.

Thanks to Mobage & jlmcr87 All credit goes to them.
Original Thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1196322
Updated: This is now a old firmware. The new Sony ericsson Xperia Arc update is 4.0.1.A.0.283 (2.3.4)
Updated:Sorry for the miss information. The Homescreen Rotation Is only WORKING VIA HDMI on SCREEN (TV). not when you rotate your phone! it was a miss tell from Sony Ericsson.
updated: TO use GINGERBREAK with 368 you must follow this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1225257
AUGUST 2, 2011 NEW SONY ERICSSON UPDATE.
This Thread is made for people who do NOT wish to no longer wait for PC Companion update stock in there countries.
I made this thread so people can get the upgrade earlier without waiting no longer
Guide:
New Users:
If you are new into flashing firmwares and such. please visit http://talk.sonyericsson.com/message/92308#92308. Thanks to uliwooly For the Guide.
OR
watch BluechipJ Guide Video Walkthrough/Comparison at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9VnDu60smE
(Thanks BluechipJ ) Credit goes to him.
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This is 4.0.A.2.368 Which is the sister of the upcoming 2.3.4 that is currently Available
Please before Downloading Read over of the new update (To know what's new) PLEASE REMEMBER. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR ROOTED PHONE ONCE YOU FLASH IT. BUT YOU DO NOT LOSE YOUR BOOTLOADER.
IF YOU WANT THE PRE-ROOTED VERSION KERNEL VISIT http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1172885 Credit goes to DOOMLORD.
Here is the lastest New Xperia Arc Firmware Generics 4.0.A.2.368 Which is the new update that introduce Xloud New themes and much more.
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Xperia™ arc software updates
08-01-2011
New software available ( Now available on PC companion. For few countries it's still rolling out At the moment)
THIS IS 2.3.3. NOT 2.3.4 .
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THIS IS AN ENHANCEMENT THAT SONY ERICSSON IS CURRENTLY RELEASING FOR ALL XPERIA FAMILY DEVICES.
MORE BRANDS WILL BE POSTED LATER ON.
Updated:Due to poor level of sources information i Removed All Generic countries off this Thread Except of Global generic. I made many people confused and been ask about it every minute. I will now only post when i actually get THE generic flash file & The release 100% accurate. So currently I only have Generic Global Available for Download.
REQUIREMENTS:
Gingerbread 2.3.3
Flashtool.
reminder: XLOUD Can be disable on Sound settings.
UK Generic:
Flash version: Available
link: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=4TF1BXDK Download Media Upload (Thanks to Im_iceman)
Generic Global:
flash version: Available
link: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=CFS4HQ16 Download Mega Upload
Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?lgbljmvuw2ggwd0 Download Mediafire
What you will get is:
Updated: It seems this firmware makes the Booting Much much quicker. I can't say if it's true but anyone else can confirm this besides me. thanks
Updated: I currently will be in vacation for 6 days. This thread will be Updated by my Brother. Thanks guys I appreciate your thumbs up!
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Theme support, available under 'Display' settings or with a long-press option on the home screen. Still limited to a handful of SE themes but if you always wanted less blue in the menus it's now an option.
The Gingerbread CRT-off animation makes its first appearance!
The widget overview accessed with a pinch on the home screen now has the widgets floating about. Shaking the phone sends them flying. Pretty and smooth animation but it makes the overview practically unusable IMO, I'll tap SE about this.
Several ring tones have disappeared, among others the one I were using (Digital Phone). Not a big issue.
I'm finally able to set a silent alarm! Previous firmwares allowed setting the alarm sound to 'None' in the list but always defaulted back to the last set sound anyway. This is now fixed.
Setting the alarm time now entails spinning dials instead of clicking. Faster but less precise.
Various UI text is now smaller and sharper.
Additional bloatware, of which some can be uninstalled without root.
'Connected Devices', a more intuitive and cleaner version of the DLNA media server software.
The address book looks a bit different, I think. Unfortunately it's still impossible to change the sorting order of contacts.
The photo album offers a few more options when you call up the menu.
Digital zoom available at all camera resolutions. Only for images though, not video.
Compression levels of still pictures remain overly high.
xLOUD option to significantly enhance audio output strength from the rear speaker. Almost painfully loud IMO.
Using the HDMI mirroring feature now forces the home screen into landscape mode for a better fit with widescreen TVs.
There is also the Keyboard option for International (full keyboard or Phonepad !)
Minor updates:
Video Editor
Data Monitor
Contact Widget
Timescale extension search
Friends & Music
Setup screen has been changed
Nice Update Center
Etc.
They introduced
New weather widget
New layouts for background theme management
New Xloud benefits
Etc
Enjoy!
FOR MORE SCREENSHOTS AND NEWS VISIT: http://talk.sonyericsson.com/message/92308#92308
Thanks for the feedback people!

Thanks Dyjin You have created a nice thread I am just waiting for prerooted version of this update

hey great update. Im suffering from a small wifi issue. Can the arc disconnect itself and the whole house of its wifi? I just got the issue with this update.

Thank you. I would like to use some of the new widgets on my rooted 2.3.3 firmware. Can anyone upload them?
Thanks

XDAarc2011 said:
Thank you. I would like to use some of the new widgets on my rooted 2.3.3 firmware. Can anyone upload them?
Thanks
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If you tell me how to I can

mrloltime said:
hey great update. Im suffering from a small wifi issue. Can the arc disconnect itself and the whole house of its wifi? I just got the issue with this update.
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The wifi does have a weird issue when you first boot it from flash. you have to restart it again it will work correctly. I am not sure if you meant if arc "can" disconnect itself from wifi. i currently tried to disable it and turn it back on it works well. perhaps could you explain it again? sry my english is bad haha

Thats great! Well, I am not sure really, but if you have root explorer installed you can access your system folder.
Perhaps someone else could help us!?

XDAarc2011 said:
Thats great! Well, I am not sure really, but if you have root explorer installed you can access your system folder.
Perhaps someone else could help us!?
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Well.. since its not rooted I don't have root explorer.
I thought some adb pull command can extract the widgets?
Perhaps you can ask DoomLord.. he usually knows such stuff

Hmmmm. It would be really great if someone could extract the new apps and widgets for us, because i dont want to loose my root.
Thank you all
Sent from my LT15i using XDA App

XDAarc2011 said:
Hmmmm. It would be really great if someone could extract the new apps and widgets for us, because i dont want to loose my root.
Thank you all
Sent from my LT15i using XDA App
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Yeah i am currently trying to work on that. It wont be easy since i'm still new at extracting files from the system dump file lol. Hopefully some one with more experience can do this soon.

dyjin said:
The wifi does have a weird issue when you first boot it from flash. you have to restart it again it will work correctly. I am not sure if you meant if arc "can" disconnect itself from wifi. i currently tried to disable it and turn it back on it works well. perhaps could you explain it again? sry my english is bad haha
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when arc connects to wifi......router turns off and alll electronics in house disconnect. Even the arc.
thank you

Thank you man
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mrloltime said:
when arc connects to wifi......router turns off and alll electronics in house disconnect. Even the arc.
thank you
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oh i see. Yeah it shouldn't be doing that. it didn't happen for me. What router are u currently using? try to reflash it again.

Xloud(tm) is wonderful.
Sent from my LT15i using XDA Premium App

dyjin said:
oh i see. Yeah it shouldn't be doing that. it didn't happen for me. What router are u currently using? try to reflash it again.
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reflashed...rebooted.....still disconnected......even stole neigbors internet.,.....disconnected.....went back to last update....all is fine.....thank you anyway for the help.....im going to buy a new router tommorow...its a wireless G WRT54G

mrloltime said:
reflashed...rebooted.....still disconnected......even stole neigbors internet.,.....disconnected.....went back to last update....all is fine.....thank you anyway for the help.....im going to buy a new router tommorow...its a wireless G WRT54G
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wow that is crazy lmao. probly its conflict with your router. it might also be probly something else but i'm not sure! good luck through
np

dyjin said:
wow that is crazy lmao. probly its conflict with your router. it might also be probly something else but i'm not sure! good luck through
np
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Thanks again....no one has an idea so this is weird.....well now im back on the old firmware with working internet but no landscape timescape and Xloud

I cant find the download link

maodevil said:
I cant find the download link
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oops There you go. i accidentally removed it while i was editing it lol

could u post the CDA/CDF to me？
U know I come from China,the GOV's stoped my PC loading the website of download.

Xperia play update 4.0.a.2.368

So i just updated my phone to 4.0.a.2.368 and i noticed a lot of really nice changes. Since there aren't any official notes (or at least not ones i can find) i will be posting changes i noticed here along with personal opinion on some of them without a particular order...
xLOUD-The soundspeaker loudness is greatly increased and the sound is so much better.
Media Player-When you play a song the backround of the player changes to a color most noticable in the album art
-looks great
Infinity Button Upgraded-You can now search for artist on wikipedia,lyrics on google and karaoke videos on youtube.
-Finally the button is useful
Lock Animation-It is changed to an old-style tv turn off
-It looks great and kinda gives nostalgia
App Refresh on Reboot-Before i updated my phone every time i rebooted it I had to let it ''sit'' for 5 minutes so it loads all the apps from the sd card and if you opened the menu you would have to reboot it again...but now it shows an icon on every non-loaded app that quickly refreshes to give the real app
-yes yes yes my brother always said its the worst thing about this phone so now i can rub it in his face
Themes-Basically like wallpaper but changes the background of some apps like Messaging
Messaging-Now it opens up so much faster and has a different boot animation
Call handling-You can now manage what calls you receive and block
-I was always wondering why wasn't this already included,i mean all my older phones have it
Timescape-Doesn't freeze when you move the widget and scrolls a lot smoother,in addition Extension Manager has been added so you can get more content to Timescape from more sites and you can also see calls and messages.
Wireless Radio-It seems like its power is increased and you don't get disconnected from older routers altho i haven't been able to test this longer than 30 minutes.
Status switch Widget-The old 4x1 has been replaced with a new 3x2 one
-It looks ugly and it messed up my perfect widget arrangement
Weather widget-Pretty self explanatory
-Now i can delete space-consuming Weatherbug
Favorites and Recent Calls Widget-Also self explanatory
-Its huge but i guess it is useful and at least looks nice
Be sure to add stuff you notice and i will update more stuff tomorow
Be sure to say thanks...as you can see I'm a noob and a pioneer from my country

Already a thread about it. ;-)
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Dammit
Could you link it? it spent almost 2 hours on this

Hey what do you mean "themes" where do you see that?

jdz7t8 said:
Hey what do you mean "themes" where do you see that?
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You press the options button while in the home screen

Is there a way to upgrade without rooting. Something like an apk?

Geeve said:
Is there a way to upgrade without rooting. Something like an apk?
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Umm... you never need root for updating your phone,just connect it to your computer and install SE Pc Companion and you will be asked to update it

Fokezy said:
Umm... you never need root for updating your phone,just connect it to your computer and install SE Pc Companion and you will be asked to update it
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Yeah but it doesn't appear... maybe it hasn't arrived to me.

You just have to wait more im sure it will eventually come

Does this update really improve the wi fi radio ? is signal better?

Wifi
clewis said:
Does this update really improve the wi fi radio ? is signal better?
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Well it is sort of better but you don't get disconnected when the signal gets under 20% and i have noticed i can play zinga poker now where in the last update it would disconnect me from wifi as soon as i started playing,but now it runs great

I got the update via OTA today (Philippines) and I still have root. Rooted using Gingerbreak 1.20.

OTA for UK now also
preys this fix the ****ty wifi issues *finger crossed*

Bad news for me, the OTA udpate fails on the fourth dot.
Does this mean I deleted an app that it checks to see if you are on stadard build>? Do I have to go back to Uk Generic and root then ota?
thank in advance

Update is available to R800a users. I'm running Generic usa I think.
79mb ota.
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nelly_boy said:
Bad news for me, the OTA udpate fails on the fourth dot.
Does this mean I deleted an app that it checks to see if you are on stadard build>? Do I have to go back to Uk Generic and root then ota?
thank in advance
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Try it one more time. But did you delete a stock app? I just froze all of mine and the update was fine.
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My fails to update as well should I unroot first then update?

@nelly_boy & Xplay. If you have uninstalled anything from your phone after rooting. The ota update will fail.
As you have said nelly_boy you will have to reflash to 2.3.2 to get the stuff you deleted back then root then do the ota to get 4.0.a rooted.
@Xplay. You dont have to unroot to ota update. The whole point of updating using ota is to keep root.

How about the camera and video recording? Any improvement?
Thanks
GN multimedia - Xperia arc

gunawan-1 said:
How about the camera and video recording? Any improvement?
Thanks
GN multimedia - Xperia arc
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That will be in the 2.3.4 update.
But I believe they enabled stereo sound recording for video.