How to Update Sony Ericsson Xperia ARC New Firmware 4.0.A.2.368 Global Generic Flash Version

Here's the step by step procedure on how to flash and made for people who do NOT wish to no longer wait for PC Companion update stock in there countries, so people can get the upgrade earlier without waiting no longer to upgrade their Xperia Arc the latest 4.0.A.2.368 Global Generic firmware.

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. 

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
Some improvements to this upgrade:
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


REQUIREMENTS:Gingerbread 2.3.3
Flashtool.

reminder: XLOUD Can be disable on Sound settings.
Generic Global:
flash version:
Link: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=CFS4HQ16
Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?lgbljmvuw2ggwd0


Here's BluechipJ Guide Video Walkthrough/Comparison: watch this on youtube to get full detailed instructions and other additional information.

All credit goes to Mobage & jlmcr87  .
Original Thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1196322 for the link
and dyjin for the guides here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1199597

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Guide: How to Root Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 runs on Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread Firmware

Recently many users of Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 who has updated their phone to the latest Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread update has been asking questions about how to root their devices after upgraded from the said 2.3.3 Gingerbread firmware.

As of now we hadn't find any easiest method to root the Xperia X10 that have already installed 2.3.3 firmware. The only way to root Xperia X10 that runs in Gingerbread for a moment is by installing a pre-rooted stock 2.3.3 ROM on the device.

Check out this Xperia X10 Devs thread over XDA-developer to have your Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 that runs on Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread rooted.

[RECOVERY image] {v2} X10 GB 3.0.1.G.0.75 [Prerooted + Fixed xRecovery]

[HOW-TO]Install a 2.3.3 prerooted ROM (Wolfbreaks or EWJet etc.)

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How to Manually Upgrade Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 to Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread Firmware

Here's a simple guide on how to manually update Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 to latest Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread firmware using flashtool.

How to Update Xperia X10 to Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread

 Method 1 by monteiro-ribas

1) Download this firmware in here:

http://www.multiupload.com/4HAO78HS6A

2) Download FlashTool from here:

http://www.mediafire.com/?0m5lyol9k14mb9m

3) put the firmware inside Flashtool in the firmware folder!

4) Turn off the phone, press flash button in the Flashtool and connect usb cable holding BACK button of the phone.... phone should be installing 2.1 firmware..

5) Finally, reboot your phone... connect to Sony Ericsson PC Companion 2.0 and update to firmware 2.3.3

http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/supp...43?cc=gb&lc=en
Gingerbread need to download and use PC Companion software to automatically download and easily install the 2.3.3 update. Once downloaded, simply install and follow on-screen instruction to grab Android 2.3.3 up and running on your Sony Ericsson Xperia X10.


Method 2 by wesvista 

To update directly to official Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread just flash the ftf with flashtool
link below.  This may takes up around 10 minutes to update.

2.3 ftf tested safe should work on X10i and X10a
http://mir.cr/0OIDEZNA

Key Features of 2.3.3 Gingerbread Update for SE Xperia X10

- App Tray Sorting.
- Music player with equalizer.
- Integrated Facebook Inside Xperia
- Users will be able to use the phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot.
- USB Tethering to share 3G data via the USB connector.
- Addition of Photo Widget – one click access to gallery app.

Since this is the official ROM everything should work, but here is a list of things i did.
- Camera works, 8mp stills and 720p video
- Wifi works - downloaded amazon app store etc.
- Flash works, downloaded flash 10.3 from the market and kongregate works.
- Pinch zoom works. Well you know sonys work around.
- So far so good. Phone is working.

Visit our discussion thread here to get support and detailed info from other Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 users:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1191681

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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Rom 3.0.1.A.0.145/Andriod 2.3.3 [Hong Kong/Global] Update

Here's a Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Rom 3.0.1.A.0.145/Andriod 2.3.3 Update for HK /Global
so far,...  it includes the o2 and hong kong firmware, we will wait for the other updates as soon when they get released.. Yet this firmware is a full image, you can flash it using flashtool, and it will wipe everything, so just make sure you have a backup of your files. Rooting doesn't work on this firmware unfortunately like superoneclick or gingerbreak.


Hong Kong Branded
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=J80IGWRK

http://www.multiupload.com/CQ0TB9Q5XB

o2 Branded - no bloatware included, so i suggest flashing this compared to the hong kong version(i found it to be smoother as well)


http://www.multiupload.com/7JF5BD3P9H
big thanks to rumnyc for providing this files.




Note: Root using superoneclick or gingerbread method
It will wipe everything so make sure you guys back up your files

Here are the list of changes found so far and the dump:
1) Hotmail ActiveSync has been fixed. It now works with the native email app. Finally I have a unified Hotmail/Gmail inbox. However, its not perfect. No HTML mail support :'(
2) Facebook status in contact page under the name
3) Facebook photos and albums under a photos page after opening a contact.
4) Facebook calendar sync with Calendar app.
5) Every one of your facebook albums are now in your andriod gallery application.
6) There is a new page called interests that show all the facebook groups a contact has joined.
7) Locked home screen shows summary of SMS notification. This looks new to me.
8) Sometimes when scrolling the screen would register a tap when I meant to scroll (this happened frequently). They seem to have tweaked the sensitivity and it appears better. Or maybe I am imagining it.
9) Generally faster scrolling. Again maybe I am imagining but it does appear smoother.
10) Photos look better. 8/6mp files don't seem any bigger than before so they probably tweaked sharpening settings or something else.

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Solution: How to Fix Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Insert Sim Card Problem

If the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 unable to detect, read or if the phone does not recognize the SIM card. It could be the SIM card that is damaged or it could be a phone problem?
Here's the solution on how to fix the problem.... 

Try to insert a different SIM card on the phone and check if this works. If it does not work,  visually check the SIM card connector for possible damaged or clean it if necessary.
Try to repair the device firmware using PC Companion. If it still does not work, the problem may possibly on the phone's hardware components.

The solution below shows the connection line paths and components that holds of the Xperia X10 SIM card circuit. This may help in troubleshooting sim card problem issues.

On Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 the Sim card connector or slot is mounted on flex board assembly together with the microSD memory card holder. If the said flex is damaged it may result to "sim card and memory card not recognized problem". The the whole Sim card flex board is replaceable and it's not hard enough to find or purchase a replacement for it. 

You must check the Sim card flex board assembly first and ensure it has a good and in proper connection between the PIN connector on the PCB board.  Then replace it if found damaged. If the SIM Card flex seems still okay, refer to the solution below and then trace the corresponding SIM card pins connection line paths like: VSIM or VUIM, RESET, CLOCK, DATA and GROUND connections.

Check the SIM card flex pin connector solder status, resolder or replace if damaged.  Check each of the filter coils connected to it. Re-solder or replace if damaged. The VSIM can be read around 1.8V to 3V when the SIM card is inserted to the device. Lack of VSIM voltage or if it is missing is cause by a faulty power management IC. That's it, good luck!

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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Not Charging Problem Solution - Hardware

Here's a solution we already tested to fix Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Not Charging problem. This solution covers for hardware repair and not on firmware. Do software calibration first if you are not sure what causes your mobile phone that is unable to charge.

This may help if when you get a charging problem such as follows:
- The device suffered wet or water damaged, heavily dropped, the USB connector is damaged etc.
- When plug in the charger the battery indicator light on the front turns on but the battery is still not getting charged and the battery icon is also not indicate charging..
 -Not charging when pluged it in, the green light flashes and then it goes dark.

 To fix not charging on Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, you may first Ensure the following:
- Does your battery is not totally drained? A drained battery will not charge up and absolutely don't power or turns ON. , because of insufficient  voltage ratings- Replace it or try to use another working one.
- Ensure that the USB or wall charger is still working or try to use another known working one, or try the charger to another X10 device.


Here's the solution that fix Xperia X10 Not Charging problem.
This applicable for technicians with good soldering skills only.

Firstly  visually checked the device PCB board charging components for possible oxidation build ups and damaged such as the USB pin connector and the charging protection components.

* Trace each of the USB pin connector VBUS, Ground, also includes the D- and D+ for it will result to USB to PC or laptop connection problem.
  You can read around 5V up using a multimeter on the VBUS pin when the USB or wall charger is plug-in. 
* Re-solder the USB pin Connector, if necessary. (in other device these part is covered or glued, just remove it by a heat gun or safely just scratch it out)
* Check VBUS and GROUND pins O ohms resistors and replace if found damaged. 
* Reconnect or mend a jumper wire if there are USB pins line paths already broken, open or cut.
* Rework the Charging Over voltage protection circuit, replace if not charging still continues on Xperia X10.

That's it for now,... more solution will be publish soon.. 

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