Xperia arc v2.3.3 "Facebook Inside" Update AND Keep Root (Carrier Branded)

2012-05-31: ICS + root is now available for the arc/arc s: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huPuFmmeZHc&hd=1 UPDATE: zergRush can now root ANY Xperia phone and firmware: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mfRA2j1vXg&hd=1 READ everything before asking a question. I try to update the description with as much information as possible. This ONLY works if your carrier has issued an OVER-THE-AIR update for v2.3.3 (Facebook Inside Xperia). Using a generic .181/2.3.2 firmware typically will NOT work. Your arc does NOT have to be rooted. Your arc does NOT have to be bootloader unlocked. This does NOT re-lock a SIM unlocked phone (unlocking is ONCE and PERMANENT). This does NOT unlock your bootloader. ALWAYS backup first. You MUST have both installed and updated: PC Companion: http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/support/softwaredownloads/detailed/pccompanion/xperiaarc?cc=gb&lc=en Update Service: http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/support/softwaredownloads/detailed/updateservice/xperiaarc?cc=gb&lc=en You will need Bin4ry's Graphical Flash Tool: [I couldn't get it to work with the latest 0.2.9.1 beta. I had to use 0.2.8 so I suggest downloading that version.] http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746 Step 1: Flash your carrier's 2.3.2 firmware. (US generic isn't out yet. The North American generic doesn't show an update.) e.g Rogers firmware (LT15a, 2.3.2/3.0.A.2.181): http://jp1.ca/rogersarcfw1 Step 2: Root your phone with GingerBreak: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVRNSit44Sg&hd=1 Step 3: Force an over-the-air update through Settings / About / Software Update. v2.3.2 Firmwares: Rogers (update-able over-the-air to v2.3.3): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1088539 North American Generic (NOT update-able over-the-air to v2.3.3): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1042963 v2.3.3 Firmwares: Full Rogers firmware (LT15a, 2.3.3/3.0.1.A.0.145 "Facebook Inside Xperia" update): http://jp1.ca/rogersarcfw2 NOTE: As of 2011-06, v2.3.3 CANNOT be rooted directly. To maintain root, you must follow these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1115542 Generic global LT15i pre-rooted (unlocked bootloaders ONLY): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044201 Generic UK LT15i firmware: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1038412 General Xperia arc flashing video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Keo61Zffh5Q&hd=1 APN Backup & Restore with Rogers XML APN: http://www.multiupload.com/LIICZNCG73 (Unzip to the root of your SD card. Install APN Restore, restore.) Or manually enter your APN settings: Settings / Wireless & Networks / Mobile networks / Access Point Names Rogers APN (3G) Settings: Name: Rogers Internet APN: rogers-core-appl1.apn Proxy: Not Set Port: Not Set Username: Not Set Password: Not Set Server: Not Set MMSC: http ://mms.gprs.rogers.com MMS proxy: 10.128.1.69 MMS port: 80 MCC: 302 MNC: 720 APN Type: default,mms,supl USA AT&T APN (3G) Settings: Name: AT&T APN: wap.cingular Proxy: [blank] Port: [blank] Username:[email protected] [case sensitive] Password:CINGULAR1 [case sensitive] Server: [blank] MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com MMS Proxy: wireless.cingular.com MMS Port: 80 MCC:310 MNC:410 (note. this could also be 310, 41 or 15) APN Type: [blank] Found this useful? Buy me a coffee. :-) https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=MACW39HPE7BZ6 Thanks!