How to find your customization number:
- Go to the dialer and press *#*#7378423#*#*
- Go to service info
- Go to software info

u can see customization version there..

but i guess u on global generic as uve done the ota upgrade to preserve the root right? only tht region firmware can get root through ota for .145 firmware..

my customization version:
1247-1061-R12C

and malaysia should be what?

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Added on August 10, 2011, 1:13 pmread from here there's way to 'fool' seus
http://hp-gsm.blogspot.com/2011/07/sony-er...tips-trick.html

4. GLOBAL to change the generic firmware of your country.

we do not need to do the flashing, as it works to fool SEUS and PC companion though. so we can change the global firmware 2.3.3 which has in the root to the 2.3.3 firmware of your country in a state of permanent ROOT. because it does not need to do flashing.

easy way, we need to change the customization only number of Global code into your country code. term is called by BRANDING / DEBRANDING firmware.

1. we must know the global customization 2.3.3 and 2.3.3 number of your country.
2.3.3 Global = 1247-1061_R12C
Indonesia = 2.3.3 1247-3057_R8C

2. explorer on the arc root install 2.3.3 which has in the root.
3. go to / system
4. mount R / W
5. build.prop edit with a text editor
6. search setting like the following:
ro.product.name = LT15i_1247-1061
ro.build.fingerprint = SEMC/LT15i_1247-1061 /
ro.semc.version.cust = 1247-1061
ro.semc.version.cust_revision = R12C

7. Change Being like this:
ro.product.name = LT15i_1247-3057
ro.build.fingerprint = SEMC/LT15i_1247-3057 /
ro.semc.version.cust = 1247-3057
ro.semc.version.cust_revition = R8C

8. reboot arc.
9. Enjoy your country Firmware 2.3.3

if you not believe, you can test yourself. by way of updates via SEUS. That's because the system has a flashing firmware SEUS is only appropriate regional.
eg:
2.3.2 UK will be able to update via SEUS 2.3.3 UK
2.3.3 UK via SEUS will be able to reflash the UK 2.3.3
means that if the firmware on the plug into the SEUS Indonesia:
2.3.2 Indo Through SEUS will be able to update 2.3.3 Indo
2.3.3 Indo Through SEUS will be able to reflash the Indo 2.3.3

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Added on August 10, 2011, 1:20 pmMalaysia Customize version:
1249-5138_R2C

SOS: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.p...26&postcount=29

This post has been edited by exkaizen: Aug 10 2011, 01:21 PM

yup, thts the way to do it if u wanna change the customization code n choose the firmware update tht u wan and dun wanna wait for the ftf file of another region..

n u nid root of coz to do it hehe..

Are there any different from global & malaysia version?

own it for 1+ week. get it about rm13++. 1st time android user - move from wm. done extensive minimal ui customization (flat color, transparent everywhere). go launcher because of folder in app drawer-sound like ios huh, whatever, but easier to manage & don't want 27 redundant shortcut for 1 application. also i can swipe down & turn off the screen (with crt animation)

live in ifreak environment (iphone, ipad, ipod). comparison side by side with iphone 4, of course iphone win in general (it's shame lose to 3.5" lcd, 800mhz downclock cpu phone). ios just not for tinkerer like me (even my wife always 'poison' me to bought, to facetime with her)

arc vs ip4
CAMERA - quality arc, experiance & overall ip4 (touch to focus etc).
SOUND - both good sq but arc win overall, 1st can tweak further (i'm using volume+), then bundle with ok but bassy earphone (good to basshead). overrated poweramp is total crap, no hifi & noisy, just use stock player, use musicoff app for sleep. use my trusty cheap soundmagic pl10 iem.
INTERNET - when in ip4 safari i think is okay, in arc stock browser i'm not really appreciate. move to dolphin browser, then at last use opera mobile as overall winner for my arc.
CONNECTION - ip4 have great connection (what antennagate? who care) but so as arc. having no trouble with any connection.
STYLE - both okay, arc is hensome.

SCREEN - good news: watching movie (or even youtube) is more joy in arc, you can see the depth of the subject/object. bad news: you can't share that joy. why? you have to head on the lcd, slight tilt will change all the goodness to disaster. this is far worst than my last 2 years omnia (just leave the great ip4 ips screen or good samoled). this is the biggest regret to this phone (that i'm not notice at 1st time). why, now i'm forced to put the phone in my hand, later, i just dont care if i watch youtube or surfing (or read & ignore messaging) when the phone lying on the table or on the bed.

all in all, i just don't know my feeling about this phone, the screen really turn me off to appreciate all the goodness.

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Added on August 10, 2011, 1:41 pmi will live in denial in next 1+ years with arc .....

This post has been edited by abanglek: Aug 10 2011, 01:53 PM

bloatware i guess..

juz watch it on ur tv through hdmi

any one try seus today? available? By the way, how come my code is 1249-5138_R3C?

actually the correct malaysia version is 1249-5138.

R2C or R3C is the revision number... I guess R3C is the 2.3.3 update 3.0.1.A.0.145... I guess

U update to 2.3.3 through OTA?

the firmware update will roll out according to region.. tht means malaysia region not yet get the update, patience a bit my fren..

seems i need to do rebranding to malaysia firmware... huhuhuhuhuhuhu.. then reupdate firmware through seus

nope, through seus

as long as ur under malaysia version... you should be able to seus updates for malaysia version

I just bought the Arc replacing my 3 year old X1.

I have my contacts in Microsoft Outlook but I am having trouble syncing it into my Arc. What is the best way to address this?



This post has been edited by alfaromeo188: Aug 10 2011, 03:17 PM

One question.. Currently using Global Generic firmware..
If there were updates for this firmware (eg. 2.3.4), do I need to reflash it or I just can use SEUS bundled with my phone..?

both can..

if u use flashtool, u nid to wait for the ftf file provided by others..

if u on locked bootloader, u can use seus.. but it will b global generic as u r using global generic rom now..

unlocked bootloader cant b used with pc companion, seus also ota..

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Added on August 10, 2011, 5:18 pmerm izzit microsoft exhange? sori dunno much bout it..

but on 4.0 firmware there is a sync with exchange, u might wanna try tht..

This post has been edited by Ultima: Aug 10 2011, 05:18 PM

i'm using sony arc about 3weeks now so far very very happy with this phone

before i buy this was worry some ppl complain about battery drain , wifi disconnect but for me , i use internet alot (never disconnect before)

for battery very good usually i have 50 to 60 call perday and i use wifi plus game around 1hrs still balance 60%

way much better than my wife iphone

anyone still struggle whether to buy this phone dun worry u will never regret , with this seducing looks can u resist

This post has been edited by CAPTAIN JJ: Aug 10 2011, 08:12 PM

Guys, is there like, any specific thing I need to do do properly charge the phone. Sometimes the battery would last long. But on the Battery Menu, it says 3m and 42s on battery. Though sometimes it says 18 hrs.

Do I need to recalibrate my battery? I'm running on GSM with Bluetooth and WiFi turned off.

Does Arc charge fast? It takes around 3 hours to get to full charge with mine. What about you guys?

Anyone using pre-rooted image from DoomKernel? Thinking of unlocking my bootloader and upgrade to the latest one.


By the way, need more juice for your Arc? Here's a new accessory from SE - Power Pack EP952.



Link: http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/a...n#view=overview

Today my phone suffered a 15 foot drop and it bounced further down the stairs all the way to the bottom some more. Fortunately it survived! I am so glad I put back the soft case in now.

is there a 'like' button for your status?

btw, I always prefer soft casing bcos it'll absorb the impact if drop accidentally