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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S

Released: 2011, August. Released 2011, SeptemberPrice: About 210 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
CPU1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPUAdreno 205
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size4.2 inches, 48.6 cm, 2, (~61.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeLED-backlit LCD,
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
BrandSony Ericsson
ModelSony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
PriceAbout 210 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
Video720p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsPure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black, Sakura Pink
SAR EU0.66 W/kg (head)
Single8 MP, AF
StatusDiscontinued
Weight117 g (4.13 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon S2
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100 - LT18i
FeaturesLED flash, panorama
Internal1GB (320MB user available), 512MB RAM
Released2011, August. Released 2011, September
Stand-byUp to 460 h (2G) / Up to 460 h (3G)
Announced2011, August. Released 2011, September
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP, EDR
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Talk timeUp to 7 h 25 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 35 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions125 x 63 x 8.7 mm (4.92 x 2.48 x 0.34 in)
Music playUp to 37 h
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass
Resolution480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~233 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerVoice 67dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 76dB
PositioningGPS, A-GPS; GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -89.3dB / Crosstalk -90.2dB

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S Overview

About Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S is a discontinued device from Sony Ericsson's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2011. Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S has a wide variety of great specifications such as 1GB (320MB user available), 512MB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon S2 , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S?

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Sony Ericsson devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S.