topic Re: Arc S ICS Downgrade in Other/General

Arc S ICS Downgrade

gkslhzlkl — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:37:53 GMT

I dont like ICS how can i downgrade my arc?

Re: Arc S ICS Downgrade

Nabeel — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:48:13 GMT

There are 2 stes to downgrade

1) Official - Handing in the Xperia smartphone at Sony Service center.

2) Unofficial- Flash Gingerbread using Flashtool.

Here is how

{GUIDE} How to Install Jelly Bean , ICS ( Ice Cream Sandwich) and Gingerbread on Xperia™ Smartphones, as well as root them

Re: Arc S ICS Downgrade

gkslhzlkl — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:52:26 GMT

Hi Nabeel Thanx for answer. I have some ask. My version 4.0.3 - 4.1.A.0.562. What is it diffrent than 4.1.B.0.xxx ? And I wanna try official way. cos of it has warranty.

Re: Arc S ICS Downgrade

Nabeel — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:58:39 GMT

4.0.3 - 4.1.a.0.562

4.0.4 - 4.1.b.0.431 & 4.1.b.0.587

4.0.4 includes bug fixes, is a lot more smoother stable , gaming is better and etc

Re: Arc S ICS Downgrade

gkslhzlkl — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:15:36 GMT

when i upgrade by flashtool, it will be out of warranty? do i must be root?

Re: Arc S ICS Downgrade

Nabeel — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:20:32 GMT

Using flashtool may void the warranty.

No you don't need to root. It's for users who want to modify their software etc

Re: Arc S ICS Downgrade

gkslhzlkl — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:43:26 GMT

Nabeeeelll! Mate u re great helper.! I wanna ask last question? Whats ur choose GB or ICS 4.0.4? Whic one?

Re: Arc S ICS Downgrade

JaBlu — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:06:39 GMT

With all the software bugs in ICS for 2011 Xperias, I wonder why Sony doesn't give us the possibility to downgrade these devices via PCC or SUS!?

Re: Arc S ICS Downgrade

gkslhzlkl — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:27:16 GMT

I havent any idea. But Sony had been failed with ICS, and doesnt update JB for 2011.

Re: Arc S ICS Downgrade

Nabeel — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:45:58 GMT

Ofcourse ICS.

Install ICS and root it. remove bloatware and you're all set to ENJOY