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    Help Original Headphones not working on xperia arc

    Hello Android Community,I am new to this form and need your help as I am facing a rather unique problem with my Original SE headphones.I bought the phone about a month back,Love the phone btw, and was running pretty good untill just recently I came across a problem i.e When I plug in my SE...
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    Help GTalk VOIP not showing up in 2.3.4

    Google says that Android 2.3.4 will allow GTalk to make video calls (Video Chat on Your Android Phone - Official Google Mobile Blog). So, I upgraded my Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc to Android 2.3.4 just so I could use Google Talk app for (video) calls. But, those video icons just didn't show up...
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    Root battery 0% fix

    oke..this is what i did with the downgraded arc..downloaded a program like root explorer and deleted the batterystats.bin file manually from data/system.Now reboot your phone! This worked for me..although i'm reading some comments of some people it didn't worked with , and i think they just...
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    Help 2.3.4 - OS killing too many apps!

    Ok, so first off, I'm actually a RAY user but I saw this forum is much more active, plus I think the OS is the same as in the arc so I'll try asking here. Basically it seems like my phone is killing, on its own (I have no app killers or anything like that), apps like the dialer, contacts...
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    Root how to root 2.3.4?

    Any way how to root it WITHOUT the battery issue?
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    Help swype?

    Dear android forum users. I've being doing a lot of research on the net for a fix to this annoying problem but to no avail. How can you "un-learn" words that the default swype function that comes with the arc s remembers? I have a lot of useless words that pop up everytime I want to type...
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    Help 2 problems

    recently bought a xperia arc s, and I have two problems: 1: when I put it to charge can not use it, it freezes or begins to pass different screens automatically unless I touch. 2: when I read the mails can't zoom, the same way I do with the Explorer orpictures or videos. Thank you to those...
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    Help Cracked screen

    Hi ive just cracked my xperia arc screen does anyone know where i can get it fixed? And an approx price for repair? :( Thanks Stones
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    Help Not receiving Photos....

    Hi Everyone I am having issues receiving photos via MMS on my phone. I will get the occasional one but mainly I just get Message not Downloaded.....any suggestions? Thanks
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    Root Debranding and Rooting Rogers Phone to FIDO

    Hello, I recently purchased an Xperia Arc which is branded to Rogers but I am on the FIDO network. I have tried rooting the phone (trying all tutorials out there) but I cannot get the phone into FASTBOOT mode... the LED will not turn blue... only red for charging. I would like to unlock the...
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    updating to 4.0.2.A.0.62 fails

    i got a notification today to update to the latest firmware. i tried doing this via WiFi 3-4 times but fails each time. the phone gone thru the normal install and re-booting...etc etc. but in the end, i get the icon saying 'could not install. any suggestions? has anyone upgraded...
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    Help Help me please!

    I have troubling with my Patterns...... so it say's that there are many patterns attempt! Please help me with this!:(:( I DON'T KNOW MY GMAIL ACCT!:eek::eek:
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    Is there ANY good screenshot apps that are easy to download?

    I tried downloading an adb with an android sdk and that completely failed :( can anyone recommend an app or a way of downloading or being able to take screenshots without having to have to phone rooted or doing anything too complicated? thank you
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    Is there anyway to delete the memory of words your phone has stored in the autocorrect suggestions?

    Is there anyway to delete the memory of words your phone has stored in the autocorrect suggestions? My phones saved really random words that it keeps changin my words into which is really starting to annoy me so there is a way? Thank you
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    Help Updating applications

    Is there anybody who knows how to update applications for xperia arc with PC internet conection??? :)
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    Help Voice Dialing

    The voice dialing on my SE Xperia Arc is rubbish! I assume it is based on voice recognition as there is nowhere to pre record and link that to a particualr number in the contacts list. Is there an alternative to the voice dialer offered? I cant go on asking to call Tina and getting put through...
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    experia messaging

    I am sure I do something stupid... but I have trouble sending messages to cells not in my contact list.. I open "messaging".. then "new message" type in message.. then try to enter number in "add recipient" but all it does is search my contact list, and tell me I have no such contact.. I must...
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    Help I dont know how to connect my phone to the internet without a wireless..

    I have O2 free text and web for a month but the only time I can connect is at home using my wireless router, I really dont know how to use this 3g thing? Please explain without being rude, I know Im probably sounding like a dumbass right now but I dont really know much about technology so help...
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    Help Xperia Arc dropping calls

    My wife has a Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc. Since last "firmware" update (done using Sony Ericsson update software installed on desktop) we have been experiencing a series of calls dropped after a couple of seconds. It doesn't seem to be a carrier issue, because it started after last update and...
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    Help System volume

    Hi all, I have recently updated my Sony Ericsson Arc to Android Version 2.3.4 Build Number 4.0.2.A.0.42 and my issue is when I'm listening to online radio (I use TuneIn Radio) and I get a notification (SMS, MMS, email, etc..) the media volume decreases automatically. So with every...
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    Help Newbie with a ARC

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    SE ARC cannot turn on

    I have some problem regarding SE ARC, i had on my phone software update, and when i was on my home wireless network i initiated that, but in time of installing that, i accidently switched my phone off. Now, i cannot turn on my phone, and on computer, PC Companion cannot detect my phone. What...
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    Browsing Vs Data

    I previously had a Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro, which used a text-based browsing plan. I obtained an Xperia Arc for free from a friend, and was disheartened to discover that I would need a data plan to utilize the internet from the phone. Does anyone know if/how I can adjust the settings on the...
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    Help ARC LT15a 3G problems on AT&T

    Hello ARC Users, I recently acquired an unlocked ARC LT15a and tried to set it up on AT&T. I can successfully make phone calls, send/receive text messages, and browse the web - unfortunately only on EDGE 2G. I took it to the AT&T store and the rep spent about 2 hours changing APN settings and...
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    Help Backup - how complete?

    Just a quick question: I have 'backup pro' installed and have backed up everything possible. If I now do a total (hard) reset (for continuous faulty clock problems mentioned elsewhere on the forum), then how much of the settings etc. will I get back using the 'restore' function? Do I get it all...