But prior to telling you how to install Android 3.1 on Xperia arc, let’s see what do you want in order to be able to perform the installation. You will have to download 3.1 Xperia arc port. You will also have to root your Xperia arc to prepare it for Android 3.1 upgrade. Discover how to root Xperia arc and install Android 3.1 from here.
Here are the download links of the files you want to updatre Xperia arc to Android 3.1
Just before beginning to upgrade your Xperia arc to Android 3.1 don’t forget to backup your information, as contacts, text messages and the apps installed from Android Marketplace Location who may be lost when the installation finishes.
Now let’s see how to update Xperia arc to Android 3.1 :
1. Install the ROM Manager on your Xperia arc. Get it from Android Marketplace Location, then install the clockwork mod recovery.
2. Connect your Xperia arc to your PC employing the USB information cable. Copy the “hc_NS_test-8.1.zip” file you downloaded to the SD memory card.
3. Restart your device in the recovery mode using ROM Manager. As soon as in Recovery Mode, go to ROM Manager and select backup / restore to back-up your information.
4. From the Recovery Menu do a total data erase (including Delvik Cache). When completed, go back to Recovery Principal Menu and choose Flash ROM from SD Card. Navigate the location you copied the ”hc_NS_test-8.1.zip” file and follow the directions for installing Android 3.1 on your Xperia arc. As soon as the installation is over, just reboot your Xperia arc device and here you go, you’ve just upgraded it to the new Android 3.1. Thank you for visiting Upgrade/Update Xperia arc to Android 3.1 - Internet Service Provider
