Update Xperia Arc to Paranoid Jelly Bean 4.1.1 Custom ROM

How to Update Xperia Arc to Paranoid Jelly Bean 4.1.1Custom ROM

1. On your PC download the update and the Google apps by using the below links.
2. For the custom ROM the download link is here.
3. The Google Apps can be downloaded from here.
4. Then, take the USB cord and by using it connect your device with the computer.
5. Select the downloaded files and copy them to your handset.
6. Remove the USB cable for disconnecting the device.
7. Turn the Arc off.
8. Then reboot in recovery.
9. To enter in recovery press and hold the Volume Down button while powering on the phone.
10. From recovery you must choose to wipe the system; for this select “wipe data factory reset” and “wipe cache partition”.
11. Next, return to the recovery menu by selecting “+++go back+++”.
12. For flashing the update select “install zip from sd card” and “choose zip from sd card”.
13. Pick the update file first, install it and then do the same for applying the Google apps package.
14. Don’t make any other changes just wait until the process ends.
15. Finally, select “+++go back+++” and then “reboot system now”.

Well, that’s all guys as your Sony Xperia Arc is now running the latest Android OS, the Jelly Bean 4.1.1 platform. All this was possible thanks to the Paranoid custom ROM firmware which was successfully installed on your smartphone. If there were problems with the steps or with the pre requisites, share the issues with us by using the comments area from below and we will try to help you out. Stay close for further how to guides as we are updating you daily.