Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc LT15i update to Android 4.0 ICS

Staying true to its mid-April release date, Sony has just released the much-awaited Ice Cream Sandwich ROM for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc LT15i. Don’t worry though, because other Xperia 2011 models aren’t getting left out.
The Xperia Arc’s Ice Cream Sandwich update isn’t being released simultaneously around the glob, but rather, the rollout is done by region. If you’re getting impatient, there is a way to flash the ROM ahead of your country, courtesy of XDA Developers.
This method might be tricky as it involves a lot of manual procedures but if you’re itching to get the ICS update ahead of your peers, check out the guide below for all the juicy details.

Caution

• The instructions in this guide are intended for use with the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc, model number LT15i.  Applying these instructions on another device or model may produce undesired outcomes.
• The information in this guide is provided for instructional and educational purposes only.  There is no guarantee that these instructions will work under your specific and unique circumstances.
• Use these instructions at your own risk.  We shall not hold any responsibility or liability for whatever happens to you or your device arising from your use of the info in this guide.

Requirements

• Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc LT15i
• A Windows PC
• Enable USB Debugging on your phone. You can do this by heading to Settings > Applications > Development > USB Debugging. Make sure that there is a check mark beside that option.
• Back-up of your personal files and important data. You can read our guides on how to backup your data locally and how to backup data to the cloud.

Instructions

Installing Flashtool and drivers

1. Download Flashtool 0.6.9.1 from here (flashtool-0.6.9.1-windows.exe, MD5 : 9E6AEAA286FC145FDEBD65F6CC492585) and install it on your computer.
2. Update it to version 0.7.0.0, as follows:
   1. Download update.zip (750 kB) from here.
   2. Extract the archive’s contents to C:\Flashtool.  The new files should replace old ones inside that folder.
3. Head to the Flashtool folder at C:\Flashtool and open the drivers folder. Double-click the Flashtool-drivers.exe file to start installing the essential drivers for your phone.
4. In the driver section of Flashtool, click Nextonce. When prompted for a component selection, choose the following options:
   • Arc-Play-Neo-Acro ADB Drivers
   • Flashmode Drivers
5. Select Next to start installing the necessary drivers. Once the installation process has started, you’ll be bombarded with lots of pop-ups saying that the drivers are not compatible on your PC. Select Install this Driver Anyway on each of the pop-up screen.

Installing the ICS firmware

1. Download the official ICS firmware (LT18_4.1.A.0.562_NCB.ftf, md5sum: c1ae2eef1677a7aa72db7430e516ea4c) file for the Xperia Arc from here and save it to our PC.
2. Place the downloaded FTF file inside the c:\Flashtool\firmwares folder.
3. Double-click the FlashTool.exe file found inside the Flashtool folder to start the flashing program.
4. As soon as the Flashtool program opens, click the Flash button from among the first seven buttons found on top of the screen.
5. Select Flashmode on the screen that pops-out, then select OK.
6. You will then see LT15i from among the list of devices in a new window that shows up.  Select the LT15i entry on the list. Check the box beside the label “No Final Verification Check.” Then, hit the OK button.
7. Connect your Xperia Arc to your PC via the USB cable. Plug your USB cable to your PC first. Press and hold the Back key on your phone and connect the other end of the USB cable to your phone.
8. Once your phone is connected, the Flashtool application will automatically start the flashing process.
9. Important! Once the flashing process is done, you may sometimes get an error message saying “Error Flashing”, instead of the “Flashing Complete” message. Ignore this error as it may be a bug in the application. Your firmware should already be flashed on your phone.
10. Disconnect your phone from your PC.
11. Switch on your phone. On your first boot, your phone may restart once at the Sony Logo, then it will normally boot into Ice Cream Sandwich.

Congratulations! You have successfully updated your Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc LT15i to the official Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update ahead of everyone else in your region. Sit back and enjoy their envy.

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1) Instal driver untuk Xperia Arc

Langkah pertama adalah untuk memastikan bahwa PC Anda memiliki semua driver yang diperlukan diinstal untuk Sony Xperia Arc. Cara terbaik untuk melakukannya adalah dengan menginstal PC Companion atau Sony Ericsson Update Service (SEUS). Pastikan Anda menghubungkan Xperia Arc ke PC sebelum memulai proses untuk men-download driver USB dan ADB yang diperlukan . Jika Anda memiliki masalah Anda akan menemukan driver yang diperlukan setelah Anda telah menginstal Flashtool di lokasi berikut: 'C:\Flashtool\drivers’.

2) Aktifkan debugging USB pada ponsel Anda

Aktifkan opsi debug pada  Xperia Arc Anda. Masuk ke Menu > Settings > Applications > Development > centang ‘USB debugging’

Juga centang 'Unknown sources'  di bawah Menu > Settings > Applications

3) Instal Flashtool 0.7.0.0

Anda harus memastikan Anda menginstal Flashtool versi 0.7.0.0  untuk proses bekerja. Versi yang lebih lama dari Flashtool tidak memiliki perintah untuk menangani ICS mengubah ukuran baru partisi.

Sebagai situs resmi Flashtool saat ini tidak memungkinkan download dari file yang diperlukan, Anda dapat mendownloadnya dari mirrornya di sini. Paket zip mencakup dua file: 1) Flashtool 0.6.9.1 dan 2) sebuah file zip update.

a. Instal aplikasi 'flashtool-0.6.9.1-windows’.
b. Setelah selesai, unzip file 'update'. move dan ganti semua isi dari file zip ke C: \ Flashtool.
c. Setelah Anda melakukan ini, jalankan Flashtool. Jendela log harus menunjukkan bahwa Anda menggunakan 'Versi Flashtool 0.7.0.0 dibangun di 2012/04/14 11:34:01'. Untuk memastikan ini Anda dapat selalu pergi ke Help > About, untuk melihat versi apa yang Anda gunakan.

Instal Resmi Android 4.0 ICS update untuk  Xperia Arc

4) Ambil firmware Nordic Generik ICS  Xperia Arc S

Ambil firmware Nordic Generik ICS  Xperia Arc S dari sini (377MB). Ini adalah versi 4.1.A.0.562 firmware yang akan memperbarui telepon ke Android 4.0.3.

Sebuah catatan peringatan: Beberapa browser seperti Opera akan mengubah nama ekstensi file ini FTF sebagai file zip ketika mencoba untuk mendownloadnya. Pastikan bahwa file yang didownload memiliki ekstensi FTF bukan.. Zip.

5) Tempat firmware di lokasi yang benar pada PC Anda

Tempatkan file FTF di C: \ Flashtool \ Firmwares folder.

6) Peluncuran Flashtool

Buka aplikasi Flashtool pada PC Anda. Klik pada simbol petir. Pilih Flashmode dan klik OK.

Instal Resmi Android 4.0 ICS update untuk  Xperia Arc Anda

7) Pilih firmware

Pilih firmware yang benar di kolom kiri (LT18_4.1.A.0.562_NCB). Centang kotak seperti terlihat pada gambar di bawah (‘Wipe User Data’, ‘Wipe Cache’ and ‘No Final Verification Check' semua harus dicentang).


Instal Resmi Android 4.0 ICS update untuk Xperia Arc

8) Hubungkan Xperia Arc ke PC

Hidupkan telepon Anda. Tekan dan tahan tombol kembali sambil mencolokkan kabel USB ke Xperia Arc Anda.

9) Proses Flashing akan mulai

Proses flashing sekarang harus mulai. Setelah Anda melihat "Flashing selesai" pesan dalam Flashtool, menghapus handset Anda dari PC dan tunggu sampai reboot ponsel (ini mungkin memakan waktu lama).

10) Xperia Arc anda sekarang bisa menjalankan ICS

Selamat, Sony Xperia Arc sekarang sudah menjalankan Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich