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  1. E

    Help My arc gets hot

    When i use navigation/gps my phone gets very very hot! Also sometimes when I use the internet when out and about too. Please help! Is this normal or does this do this for anyone else??
  2. M

    Help Is there a limit to number of taskbar icons ?

    For some reason, I no longer get a Wifi connection icon appearing in my taskbar, despite Settings/Wireless&Networks telling me I'm connected to a Wifi network. It might be that I've got a Wifi problem, as network speed seems really slow and seems to use my 3G connection even when I'm connected...
  3. W

    Can Experia Arc runs app microsoft office?

    hello there...i would like to ask if Experia Arc can be use microsoft office to be installed in that phone? as what i've read its only a microsoft reader, what about dpf? can it be save also if i'm going to save it to my phone? i'm planning to buy experia arc so i need more info about this in...
  4. W

    Help Can Experia Arc runs app microsoft office

    hello there...i would like to ask if Experia Arc can be use microsoft office to be installed in that phone? as what i've read its only a microsoft reader, what about dpf? can it be save also if i'm going to save it to my phone? i'm planning to buy experia arc so i need more info about this in...
  5. M

    Backup to PC

    I want to do a back up to my pc, nothing difficult, so that should it break and a reset is required I'll have all my contacts and pics saved. My old Nokia was a simple click and go application so why is it so hard with my Arc. I don't want to save to the card, or too a site that charges for...
  6. P

    entered wrong wifi password, now can't try again???

    Hello, I'm totally new to the whole smart phone thing so perhaps this is a stupid question but I would really appreciate your help...! I wanted to connect to my home wifi network, but I accidentally keyed in the wrong password. Now when I try again it lets me key in the correct password but...
  7. S

    Help Sony Arc Internet disconnects

    Hi, I'm connecting to the internet over 3G router. While the connection is fine when I'm using the phone, it sometimes automatically disconnects when I don't use the phone for a while (20 mins and up) Also, VPN always disconnects when I don't use the phone, even though I'm connected to the...
  8. C

    Root Rooting My Arc ... Again !

    Can anybody give me any help with re-rooting my experia arc? It was rooted but when I updated my phone obviously it took my privileges away. That's what i get for messing around after a few drinks i suppose. From what i gather , are we all waiting for a new hack to be made public? Ifso is...
  9. Frisco

    "TIPS" prefix is for SHARING a tip, not asking for a tip.

    ;) If you have a tip to share, please prefix your post/thread with "TIPS." ;) If you are seeking a tip, please prefix your post/thread with "SUPPORT." ;) If you want to post about any accessory (battery, headphones/earpods, cases, etc), please prefix your post/thread with...
  10. matskh

    Root Rooting Xperia Arc

    I have an SE Xperia Arc, 2.3.3. I've downloaded "Gingerbreak v1.20.apk" and installed it on my phone, but when i try to root the devise it seems like it's stuck in the working process. Have tried to reboot the phone but no luck. Any idea what i could do?
  11. M

    Help Really bad voice recognition for bluetooth

    Just wondering if anyone else is having troubles with bluetooth voice recognition? I have a Motorola T505 in my car which worked really well with my 2 previous blackberrys but now can't recognise names or even the difference between "Home" and "Mobile"! Really frustrating! What voice dialling...
  12. K

    Help WiFi works but not 3G

    Recently got this sonyerricson arc, my first Android phone. WiFi works fine, able to connect internet. Once disable WiFi, internet is down. It seems the phone is not able to pick up 3G network(sms or phone functions have no problem). Is there any setting I missed to setup the 3G network...
  13. R

    Help Faild notification stuck in status bar

    I have 2 notification stuck in my status bar. They are both failed downloading. How do I get rid of them? They will not go away. :confused:
  14. J

    boot up time varies from 1 minute to 15 seconds

    i notice sometime it takes a very long time (almost 1 minute) to boot up. then other time it takes 15 seconds. i can't seem to find a pattern here. i was wondering if others have the same experience and if anyone have an explanation for this.
  15. S

    Xperia Arc problem after software update failed

    Hi people, I tried to update the software of my Xperia arc using PC Companion, but it failed in the middle of the update. Now when I turn the phone on, it displays a phone with a yellow exclamation mark, then restarts and the same story again. I found this page on Sony Ericsson website...
  16. M

    Help WiFi issue

    Hi, just got arc and I have the same problem as many others. Problem is this -> http://androidforums.com/sony-ericsson-xperia-arc/317501-xperia-arc-wi-fi-connection-problems-may-apply-play-neo-pro-too.html I was wondering, is it an hardware issue or software?
  17. M

    Wait 4 Orange to sort things out or Root??

    What do you guys think Waiting for Orange 2.3.3 is like the X10 update fiasco... totally frustrating. Really Tempted to Root via Gingerbreak but cannot find a Idiots guide to do this. the XDA one is not clear enough for a Noob like me. Any one seen a decent all singing step by step?? really...
  18. T

    Help problem typing text msg/sms

    i've encountered following issues when typing text msg. 1. when i press a character more than once, phone hangs and then error msg appears, asking if i want to force close or continue waiting. sometimes i force close, only to re-type msg. sometimes i wait and i continue typing where i left. 2...
  19. J

    how sturdy is the arcs design?

    hey, i was just wondering how sturdy the arced design is? i get paranoid that the arc shape is getting more bent than it should do, ive heard some people say the case is almost unbreakable? is it possible to get a more noticeable bend on it?
  20. D

    Help No call filter option??

    hi i have just got my new experia arc just wanted to know where to find the call filter settings so call can be rejected and sent to answerfone as i cant find them anywhere?
  21. G

    New update

    got new update on fone, now my music wont work, it says loading wen i try to open it
  22. M

    Wheres the power control widget gone?

    Just updated my arc and noticed that the power control widget has gone completely! Any way of getting it back?
  23. J

    SanDisk 32GB microSDHC card issues

    i recently got the Sandisk 32G SDHC card and i have been having lots of issues putting songs and pictures onto the card. songs are corrupted and pictures disappear when i power on/off the phone...etc i understand the Arc supports up to 32G. is anyone having problems with 32G card as well?
  24. carmendiva

    When is this coming stateside?

    Is there any new news about when this device is coming stateside? And if so, what carrier?
  25. P

    Help Several problems

    I'm new to the forum and Android in general. I've just bought an Arc and I'm having a few problems with it. Any help would be great. 1. I can't connect to wifi. I've looked at the other threads that mostly seem to be flaky connections. My wifi network is seen but never connects. I have the...
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