Xperia Arc S - Android Community

Sony releases flash tool for Xperia devices

By Dave LeClair
on 7 Dec, 2012

Sony has released a new flash tool for its Xperia devices. This tool will only work for Xperia devices with an unlocked boot loader. The purpose of the tool is to take devices that have a custom firmware installed and moving it back to official Sony software. Sony is calling this new software a beta, so that means it's not 100% finished.

Sony Xperia Arc S ROM ported to Galaxy Nexus

By Michael Crider
on 17 Apr, 2012

When considering Android modders and the projects they choose to devote themselves to, the question "Why?" often arises. And the answer, almost universally, is "why not?" Such is the case with GNexusTimeScape, a new ROM for the Galaxy Nexus from noted XDA member koaaN. The custom ROM takes the interface, apps and widgets from the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S - an older, smaller and considerably weaker phone - and puts them front and center on the Galaxy Nexus.

Sony starts ICS for Xperia arc S, neo V and ray rollout in Nordic countries

By Michael Crider
on 14 Apr, 2012

True to their word, Sony has begun issuing Ice Cream Sandwich updates for its Xperia line in their final forms. The first phones to get Android 4.0 are the Xperia arc S, Xperia neo V and Xperia ray (which make may Shift key feel neglected each time I write about them). Right now the updates are limited to northern Europe: Demark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. According to Sony's official blog post, these three phones will get updates around the globe over the next six weeks.

Sony offers official ICS Beta ROMs for Xperia Arc S, Neo V and Ray phones

By Michael Crider
on 23 Feb, 2012

Now that's more like it. After promising an Ice Cream Sandwich update to all 2011 Xperia phones, Sony is putting its money where its mouth is and offering early access to the beta software to the Xperia Arc S, Neo V and Ray. All three have an official Ice Cream Sandwich ROM, and anybody can download the software and install it at their leisure - though it's recommended for "advanced developers only". Sony offered a few alpha ROMs before, but I've never even heard of an Android beta program quite this ambitious. Bravo, Sony. Bravo.

Xperia arc S and Xperia neo V now available unlocked in the US

By Michael Crider
on 15 Nov, 2011

The latest in Sony's maddening experiments in non-capitalization are now available in the United States. The Xperia arc S and Xperia neo V are available from Sony's Ericsson's online store, and should start popping up at various retailers next month. For the moment, each are only available in their unlocked and full-priced forms.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc HD in the works with 720p display

By Cory Gunther
on 3 Nov, 2011

Sony Ericsson is planning what we are hearing will be called the Xperia Arc HD with a brilliant 1280 x 720p display using their BRAVIA engine. Now we should probably just call them SONY since they bought out Ericsson's half recently. So, Sony is prepping a new 720p smartphone to add to their lineup. We've heard rumors of the Nozomi packing a 720p screen and possibly a 1.5 GHz dual-core, could this be the same phone?

Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman teardown photos posted at FCC

By Chris Burns
on 10 Sep, 2011

Over the past year or so, Sony Ericsson has been bringing their A-game to the Android smartphone and oddities market, and with the combination of the forever-famous Walkman brand name, they've got a good chance of continuing to increase business built on the Google mobile OS platform. What's up today is an FCC listing of the Sony Ericsson media player known as Live with Walkman, a long name for an interestingly quite possibly awesome future mobile device running Android. Look like the originally announced bright white to you?

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S Coming this September

By Cory Gunther
on 5 Sep, 2011

Early last week Sony Ericsson announced the new Xperia Arc S which will be the successor to the original Arc (obviously) and now we have some official pricing and a release date. The Arc S is a beautifully thin SE Android smartphone and we should now see it hit the streets in the UK and other markets near the end of September.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S Announced, 1.4 Ghz CPU and 4.2″ Display

By Cory Gunther
on 31 Aug, 2011

The news is already starting to pour out of IFA and Sony Ericsson has just announced their new flagship Android offering, the Xperia Arc S. We can expect to see this new flagship phone debut this October and while the details are still pouring in we do have some pretty impressive hardware specs for you after the break.