Nov
17
2011

List of Custom ROMs, Firmwares and Kernels for Xperia Arc / Arc S

An article by Shyam Sasindran, MVP

23 Comments

In this article I’ll cover the list of custom ROMs and Kernels available for Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc and Arc S

ROMs

AOSP Based ROM:

{ARC/ARC S} CM7.2.0 – FreeXperia Project
{ARC/ARC S} Blend_MIUI @ ARC
[ROM]MIUI@ARC [bb56][multilanguage]
NAZE Miui 1.12.2
Avicho MIUI For Arc/Arc
SoftWhite MIUI
[ROM][ARC/ARC S]DiMIUI[MIUIv2.2.17]
[ROM][Hemiui_v2.2] [MULTI] [RTL]

Stock based ROM:

[ROM] ARC/ARC S |SE.TWEAKED|
[ROM] [ARC | 2.3.4] arconium
Blend@ARC with Blend UI & Tweaks & Blendkernel
ZipIT HD UI BETA v0.8 for XPERIA ARC
[ROM]IceCream Sandwich Alpha
Xperia_AniKing ICS Themed ROM
ROM for LOCKED BOOTLOADER with 0% BATTERY ISSUE
TEAM Stock @ Xperia 2011
GingerChaosFZ 20.0
-= XPERIA MOD™ =-
Xperia S Rom

Hybrid ROM:

[ARC] Semc Debrand Engine FXP

Android 4.0 (ICS) Based ROM:

-= XPERIA MOD™ ICS =-
Arconium ICS
ICELite BETA1 | AOSP 4.0.3
Nexperia [ICS][Galaxy Nexus Launcher]
AOSP ROM~|Chaos~IceCreamFZ
xUltimate v.7.0 |MooDeD ICS ROM
JJ’s HYBRID ROM
[ROM][ARC/S]“Alessandra” AOKP
(ROM)(ICS 4.0.4)(AOSP)BoostHD
[ROM][ARC] Dadle Arc O.5

Official Arc / Arc S Firmware

Note: Users (locked bootloader) are unable to root with Firmware 4.0.2.A.0.62

The list of Official firmware are directly downloaded from EMMA. Check this thread for most of the Official Firmwares with Rooted images.

Kernels

Stock Based Kernel

AOSP Based Kernel

Android 4.0 (ICS) Based Kernel:

Other useful threads:

Video Tutorials:

How to Unlock Bootloader for Xperia Arc

How to Re-lock Bootloader for Xperia Arc

How to Root Xperia Arc / Arc S Devices

How To Flash a Firmware Using Flashtool On Xperia Arc

About the Author: Shyam Sasindran

Shyam is the founder and editor of Captaindbg.com. He is Microsoft MVP under Windows Expert (IT-Pro) He used to write technical articles for few websites about Tips and tricks about Windows and other technologies. Shyam's Google Profile

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Pretty useful blog for an arc s user like me.
- http://captaindbg.com Shyam Sasindran
  
  Thanks!
Israel Paulino

Which kernel you think it’s the best?
- http://captaindbg.com Shyam Sasindran
  
  DoomKernel is the best in terms of features. He is now testing with new kernels for better battery life.
  - Israel Paulino
    
    Thank you! I just bought a my arc s, I’d like to know more about the best roms for this phone. I had a Xperia X8, and I think it was much more simple to install kernels/roms/patchs… What changes in arc s? Thank you again.
    - http://captaindbg.com Shyam Sasindran
      
      Well most of them has it’s own feature. But I prefer stock ROM since there is no bugs. I just released my own ROM, Xperia Mod. You can try that as well With Xperia Arc or Arc S you need to unlock bootloader to flash custom kernels and ROMs for best results. But you may void your warranty by doing so also some feature might stop working like Tack ID, Like button in Music Player etc. But if you want to retain it then you need to unlock using third party providers which they would charge you.
      
      Hope this helps
      - Israel Paulino
        
        I see! I tested a LOT of custom roms while I was using X8… Keep using stock rom forever is too boring, that’s why I like to test new ones and support independent developers like you. I really appreciate your work. After reading more, I realized that there’s not so many procedural changes between unlocking bootloader of X8 and Arc S and rooting them. One more question: If I un-root the device and reinstall custom rom, can I have my warranty back? Thanks!
      - http://captaindbg.com Shyam Sasindran
        
        It depends .. Most as far as I know Hardware warranties can be still claimed.
Iseedeadpeople_00

can i flash a firmware that is prerooted on my se arc s 4.0.2.a.0.62
anthraxter

Hello, you need to do something with the links mate, find another hosting site. . can’t download the fix for Arc S
- http://captaindbg.com Shyam Sasindran
  
  My bad I forgot to mark the link public… Fixed it..
Syahmi Samri

How about the new ICS full release?
- Shyam Sasindran, MVP
  
  Sorry mate i haven’t updated this post in a while. Now it’s update to date. If anything is missing let me know.
  
  Thanks
- http://captaindbg.com Shyam Sasindran
  
  Sorry mate I haven’t updated this thread in a while. Now I have. Please let me know if anything is missing.
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many game not responding in this version, like modern combat aim control not respond sometime ,,
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Nice web
Syahmi Samri

New kernels are being made. TheSega kernel are one of them. Also there is TheSegav4 Rom. But i dont think you need to update the thread. I the devs of the arc/s are leaving. So why bother. its the end for the arc/s
Syahmi Samri

Forget my previous comment. Add TheSegaKernel. Add ThSega Rom. Add Cm10. Add Xperia Ice Bean Rom. Theres lots more
- http://captaindbg.com Shyam Sasindran
  
  Sorry I’ll update them by this weekend. After changing my device it’s hard to keep track of them.
Jay

Tried everything, wasted bandwidth only to find that the rooting toolkit fails time after time on my Arc LT15i.
Josh

Add Pureness to your list. It works smooooooothly
Shehjad

Dear Shyam Sasindran

What is the last Gingerbread firmware for Xperia arc???

Many people say that Xperia arc ICS update makes the phone laggy and out of internal memory.What do u u say in ur opinion???

And also can u give me some hints to extend the battery Life of SE xperia arc apart from turning off bluetooth,wifi,mobile date and lowering screen brightness??

Because i already did that.

Thanks in advance
Shehjad khan

Dear Shyam Sasindran

What is the last Gingerbread firmware for Xperia arc???

Many people say that Xperia arc ICS update makes the phone laggy and out of internal memory.What do u u say in ur opinion???

And also can u give me some hints to extend the battery Life of SE xperia arc apart from turning off bluetooth,wifi,mobile date and lowering screen brightness??

Because i already did that.

Thanks in advance

List of Custom ROMs, Firmwares and Kernels for Xperia Arc / Arc S

ROMs

Official Arc / Arc S Firmware