I have a question or two for all fellow Arc-ians:-

1. I think the design of the Arc is one of the main reasons people gettings this phone (yes and the humongous screen too), but I have been hearing stories of the silver coating round the side of the phone peeling. Anyone
having this kind of problems?

2. Anyone experiencing slowness with the low 512MB RAM?

Y U ALL USE PROTECTIVE CASING!?
I mean, why cover up all that beautiful and sleek design?

Well it looks like the peeling is a common thing (are you guys actually okay with this!?). As for the
memory management, so far from most feedback, with rooting and Advance Task Killer, I think I should
be able to keep the Arc functioning smoothly. Okay will get the Arc S, unless somebody recommends something else.

Another question though, why would anyone NOT want to root?

Edit #1:
With that many apps in the background, I guess it's safe to say 512MB is sufficient (coupled with good memory management ).

Thanks the the input Arc-ians!


This post has been edited by xyekit: Oct 24 2011, 12:18 PM

How much would a decent quality housing cost for an Arc S? Maybe give me a few pics or linky?

Putting on full-body protective sticker would change the texture of the phone, won't feel the same le

Where's the like button?

Looks like the protective metal bumpers I put on my Tamiya last time. The price just offsets all that beauty...

By the way could someone tell me where exactly I should look in the *#*#7378423#*#* option to match with the serial-number on the box to see if it was an original SE distributed by Dynamics?

** Don't have the physical phone now but want to know

Thanks brah~ for the epicly quick responses.

Maybe this should be put on the front page just to be informative?

Anyone here rooted their 2.3.4 Arc using DoomLord's method? Looks pretty solid since he has also provided an un-rooting script if anyone decides to.

This is the link I was talking about:-
xda-forum - DoomLord's 2.3.4 Root Method

Another link (talking about the above method but more comprehensive IMO):-
addictivetips - Root Xperia Arc

Just thought I'd share it with you guys. Just got my Arc (no S) yesterday

How did you install the adb drivers? The phone stable?

Looking for arc housing. Anyone know any place that sells? Also looking for nice designs for the back plastic battery cover.

I can't seem to find any place locally that sells these.
I is sadding.

This post has been edited by xyekit: Nov 7 2011, 01:10 AM

Used DoomLord's method on my stock Arc after updating it to 2.3.4 42 using PC Companion, so no, I don't think Flashtool or xRecovery is required (adb drivers bundled with the .zip file you download from the xda-forum links I linked).

Btw I have a question about SE original warranty. Apparently my 4.3" LCD screen is separating slightly from the phone body, allowing some dust and dirt to enter . Could be due to contact between my Arc and my house keys in pocket.

My question is, if I would to bring this problem to Dynamics distributor (where my phone is bought from), would they handle this? How long would it usually take?

I don't deal much with phone warranties and thus very little experience in this

Thanks, I can't seem to find that darn support page. How long did it take for them to change a new screen for you?

I wouldn't suggest installing custom rom if you decide to first root your phone using DoomLord's method because if any need arises, you might have to unroot via his method as well. I fear custom roms might interfere with the unrooting.

But to answer your question, yes, you need Flashtool to install xRecovery and custom ROM on your Android. For further information, refer to:-
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/root-f...shtool-android/

xda-forums are a good source of information related to Android development too. Refer there often

This post has been edited by xyekit: Nov 10 2011, 02:22 AM

I just hope the Arc or Arc S can take the ICS update smoothly. The internal storage size for the Arc/S have never been impressive anyway. Makes me wonder how are they gonna be able to squeeze ICS in.