I always recommend that if you don't know what the hell you are doing, than go with the easy method :)

Don't try to be smart and then regret it! Either you know what ur doing or not. If you can take the risk than go for it, but from experience I know that a lot of people can't handle it.

WTF are you talking about?

STFU and don't philosophize

Is the Neo V rom compatible with Neo? Anyone tried Neo V ICS on Neo here?

 any one try it pls advice

Problem... who can help!?

I am using the WtanClient having paid $1.99
its a UK Arc S i am trying to flash. 
I go through everything, and it starts the process, but when it gets to the "unpacking stage" the 9th one "userdata.s09" it stops and shows an error message "ERROR: file write failed!"

Can anyone shed some light on this please?
would be very grateful

Thank You!

 Why are people using Wotan? Why not just use flashtool or fastboot? It's free...

Got the same issue with my US Arc S. Not sure what the problem is.

Why don't u try the second method

I try 
WotanServer  flash tool, and i paid them 1.99 euro, finally its come file write failed, i try several time, its never updates, finally i boot my phone and its appear "Sony" logo only phone never ON, then again i update my Arc S old version, 
xperiablog.net given me a bad idea

Why don't u try the second one. It doesn't charge u and its a easy process all together . I did it yesterday and its awesome in my neo v. If u have any doubts feel free to ask me

ya dear i want know all d steps 4 upgarding, i 2 hav neo v

Hi,

I tried with the 2nd method to update my non-rooted Neo V on stock Gingerbread to ics Nordic, but my phone boots with SONY logo, then a triangle with an exclamation mark next to a phone. And it turns off. I also did repair from pc companion it revert my phone to Gingerbread firmware. Same with SEUS.

Could you please help me out with this?

Hi joshi . Actually the process involves 3 times flashing the same same firmware with different settings each time .so better luck try again . If u find it hard reply Me . I ll post a video of how to flash Ics nordic to other neo v's . Ok

yea mi arc with ICS Thank, I use the second method. Really work successfully

WotanServer is waste of money and time ,i paid the price and they had only Israel version for ice cream ..was my first and the last time i spend time and cents to those 

for those who installed ICS on their devices for locked & unlocked BOOTLOADER who want to ROOT their devices here is a Toolkit for Rooting your device ^__^

thanks to Doomlord for making things easy for us :D

http://forum.xda-developers...

i havent tried this because my phone isnt rooted but could you just change the build.prop file to say its a generic Nodric phone and then use SESU to update to 4.0.3?

Sir, for these methods to work i have to root my ray. And if i do so i won't be able to receive official updates in future. Moreover i'll void my warranty. So is there any way such that i root my phone and install the Rom ands even receive the updates in future...?

No need for root if you flash a sony signed rom.

No need to root your phone if you are flashing FTF.

To update the ICS, i should have my handset with me! It's with the service center since last month & unable to repair it as Neo V production is discontinued. Both costumer care & serivce center people are fooling me to mail here and there. Sony Ericsson service is the worst i have ever faced!!! :X

Hello

would you please tell me how long it takes to update to anroid 4.0??? it is killing me. my internet speed is 384Kbps. if it fails would my xperia ray would damage? :( please reply its my new phone bought with saving.

I tried the 2nd method and it worked perfectly. Ics is very smooth in my neo v . But gb was smoother than this.

Hello All,

I tried updating my NEO V with Flashtools as per the Instructions but all I get to is the SONY logo, and then an Exclamation Mark in a Triangle beside a phone. Can anyone please tell me if I'm missing anything? 

Thanks,

hello friends pls can any one help me i need neo v ftf files  4.0.2.A.62 my SI NO:1254-8967, Country India

WotanServer will now let you directly flash to the Nordic ICS without having to first flash to GB and then use the PC companion.

is nordic firmware english version?

Yes English version

Updated to android 4.0... Excellent features but not as smooth as GB..

Can't wait for my Xperia mini pro

i did the wotanserver route for ICS upgrade on the ray, and although this process worked perfectly, I can confirm that that ICS is not quite as fluid in normal use as GB but I would say the increased functionality and improved aesthetics make it worthwhile. I wont be going back to GB on the ray as a result

Утырки соневские.... не могли по-человечески обновление организовать... разочарован безмерно :(

Which version of the nordic firmware is it? I tried 4.0.2.A.0.62 and SEUS still says my phone is up to date. If it makes a difference I am in the US and it is an Arc S

Is it the 4.0.1.A.0.283, 4.0.2.A.0.42 or 4.0.2.A.0.62 Nordic firmware that will work? Someone please answer me. I don't enjoy fooling around with my phone and following the directions to the tee and it still not working.

es el 4.1.A.0.562 este es el numero de compilacion y version del android es  4.0.3 eso es lo que me pone en mi movil que actualize ayer por el metodo flashtool

sorry I meant I was using the PC Companion

ewww I just updated it on my arc and it kind of sucks without the proper launcher, it still has old music player and widgets :/  Im going back on gb and going to root back with the xperia s theme since it looks better :P

how long is wotanserver supposed to take to rebrand a handset? I've been sat here over an hour waiting for my UK o2 xperia ray to rebrand to nordic trade firmware 2.3.4, and the loading bar is not moving. 

Any tips?

2 hours in with no change or indication of whats happening, I cancelled the program and unplugged my phone. 

It is now bricked.

Try and repair the phone through SEUS/PC Companion. WotanServer normally does its thing in less than 15 minutes depending on your internet connection.

I can confirm ICS work very smoothly on my RAY.
the Partition business make a big difference

You can also use our complete firmware Collection for all xperias: http://www.pocketpc.ch/xper...

 By the way, It volume down only when connecting the USB for RAY

Thanks, didn't know how to flash it on my Ray! :)

I just right now flashed my RAY. I want it for my XS desperatly now.
I didnt have any isues with the partition and I unchecked the wipe user data. So when I turned on the phone the lock pattern was still there as where all my setting and other stuff. It all worked fine.
But to be on the safe side I am now doing it the other way just to make sure the phones work as it should.
To be honest its better wipe user data anyway because it will then fell like a new phone. With the old setting and it didn't seem like much happened even though it did.

This works like a charm http://forum.xda-developers...

This will also gives u a "root"

Never done this before, is it correct to assume that by flashing all data and apps on my Arc S will be killed?

Is it the same using each method?

Will you be creating a tutorial for this similar to debranding the Xperia S? :)