Xperia Arc dropping Wi-Fi connection

[#1]

Just bought the arc for 3 weeks and found out that, the wifi always drop the connection and need to restart my router. In the office i could not restart.. what is the solution for this. I read discussion with lots of issues on this. Will SE solve this issue?

[uliwooly-wooly]

do you have android 2.3.2? or 2.3.3 or 2.3.4? also check the firmware

settings -> about phone -> android version and build number

this issue was fixed with the latest 2.3.3 and 2.3.4 udpates

[uliwooly-wooly · Accepted solution]

if you don't have the latest update go to settings -> about phone -> software update

also I would advice to backup everything on your phone

this is how

Backup & Restore app

Use this links to download the apk

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1193802

or

http://www.elita-clan.com/downloads/backup_and_restore_v010935.apk

http://www.elita-clan.com/downloads/backup_and_restore_v010935.apkor
http://www.mediafire.com/?1n07llajeaoo03y

How to install it

You need to

go to settings -> applications -> check unknown sources

download IO File Manager

https://market.android.com/details?id=org.openintents.filemanager&feature=search_result

download the backup & restore app, transfer it to your SD card, use OI file manager to find it -> tap on it -> install it

Contacts

just to play it safe sync your contacts w/ google if you haven't already

open your phonebook

press MENU button -> tap on Send Contacts -> select all -> send it to your email

on your computer

-> download the file -> go to your gmail -> click on contacts -> click on more actions -> on the drop down menu click on "import" -> choose the file -> and click import

Apps

Don't worry so much about backing up your apps

on your computer go to

market.android.com -> log in -> click on My Library -> and send all your apps to your phone

SMS/MMS

if you don't want to use the backup & restore app then

Install "backup SMS" to back up your SMS and MMS to your Gmail

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.zegoggles.smssync&feature=search_result

or your SMS use

"backup & restore SMS"

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore&feature=search_result

or for your MMS use "Save MMS"

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.schwimmer.android.mmsextract&feature=search_result

Call Logs

And for call logs this is great

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.yang.android.ansta

[uliwooly-wooly]

you can also use your PC and either use

PC Companion

or

Update Service

http://dl-www.sonyericsson.com/cws/download/1/110/61/1317636927/Update_Service_Setup-2.11.10.7.exe

or FlashTool (third party solution if your network hasn't released the update and/or if you want to debrand)

http://talk.sonyericsson.com/message/108770#108770

[#5]

uli w!! thanks so much for the details answer.. updated mine and seems like no more dropping!!

thanks!!

[slimshaddy]

great mark the thread as answered

[#7]

i think, the updates 2.3.4 does not 100% working. It can't connect to the wifi. Curently i'm using a laptop which is connected to the same Wi-fi .. Still the arc scanning-disconnecting .. feeling like to return it ... anyone can help?

[slimshaddy]

ok..go to settings > wireless and networks > wifi settings

there will be your wifi in wifi networks..long press on it and select "forget network"

it will again search for network..

when your wifi shows up.. select it..insert your password and see if it helps..